For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,881 students in 53221, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53221, WI are Elm Dale Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Ideal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53221, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm Dale Elementary 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
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary 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
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Ideal
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
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Lowell International Elementary 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
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Garland Elementary 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
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Victory Elementary 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
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Morgandale Elementary 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
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53221, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53221, WI include Elm Dale Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Ideal.
How many public preschools are located in 53221?
7 public preschools are located in 53221.
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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