For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,650 students in 53404, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 218 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 53404, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53404, WI are Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School, Gilmore Fine Arts School and Wadewitz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Grades: K-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Wadewitz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
21st Century Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Grades: PK-8
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Horlick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Rapids Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: K-12
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53404, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53404, WI include Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School, Gilmore Fine Arts School and Wadewitz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53404?
9 public schools are located in 53404.
What percentage of students in 53404 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 53404 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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