For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,153 students in 53206, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53206, WI are Hopkins Lloyd Community School, Jackson Elementary School and Auer Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53206 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53206, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53206, WI Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Lloyd Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 W Hopkins St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 W Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Auer Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Keefe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3239 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2308 W Nash St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
921 W Meinecke Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 252-0350
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 252-0350
Gr: PK | 1 student
53206, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Gr: PK-8
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 163:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Gr: 9-12
1011 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3872 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 914-9220
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 914-9220
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1503 West Hopkins St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4141 N 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 393-2570
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 393-2570
Gr: 9-11 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Gr: 6-8
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5181
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5181
Gr: 8 | 12 students
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5001
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5001
Gr: 9-11 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4978
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4978
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2442 North 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-9000
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Work Institute High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-6550
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53206, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53206, WI include Hopkins Lloyd Community School, Jackson Elementary School and Auer Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53206?
7 public preschools are located in 53206.
What is the racial composition of students in 53206?
53206 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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