For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,518 students in 53211, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53211, WI are Lake Bluff Elementary School, Atwater Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53211 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53211, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Hartford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2227 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53211, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53211, WI include Lake Bluff Elementary School, Atwater Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53211?
5 public elementary schools are located in 53211.
What is the racial composition of students in 53211?
53211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% 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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