For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,916 students in 53219, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 234 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 53219, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53219, WI are Longfellow Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53219 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53219, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53219, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7229 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
53219, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53219, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53219, WI include Longfellow Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53219, WI?
4 public schools are located in 53219, WI.
What percentage of students in 53219, WI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 53219, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53219, WI?
53219, WI public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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