For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,952 students in 53005, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 758 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53005, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53005, WI are Dixon Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School and Burleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53005 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53005, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53005, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53005, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53005, WI include Dixon Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School and Burleigh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53005?
5 public schools are located in 53005.
What percentage of students in 53005 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53005 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53005?
53005 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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