For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,684 students in 53221, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53221, WI are Elm Dale Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Greenfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53221, WI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm Dale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Ideal
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Lowell International Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Garland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Victory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Morgandale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 S 17th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53221, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53221, WI include Elm Dale Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Greenfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53221?
8 public elementary schools are located in 53221.
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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