Best 53204 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 6,481 students in 53204, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53204, WI are Vieau Elementary School, Forest Home Elementary School and Rogers Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53204, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Forest Home Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kagel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
Allen-field Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53204 Wisconsin

53204, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Gr: 9-12
131 S 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Gr: K-12
621 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53204, WI include Vieau Elementary School, Forest Home Elementary School and Rogers Street Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 53204?
10 public preschools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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