For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,491 students in 53208, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53208, WI are Woodlands School, Westside Academy and Bethune Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53208, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Westside Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Neeskara Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Hawley Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Story Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlands School - State Street Campus
Charter School
3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
53208, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Gr: PK | 112 students Minority enrollment: 90%
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Gr: PK | 151 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2004 N 33rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 72%
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3134 West State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1312 North 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Gr: PK-8
Westside I Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Gr: PK-3 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2708 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Yw Global Career Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53208, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53208, WI include Woodlands School, Westside Academy and Bethune Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53208?
8 public elementary schools are located in 53208.
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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