For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,556 students in 53212, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53212, WI are Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53212 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53212, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Gr: 3-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Fratney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Riverwest Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Carver Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gaenslen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
King International Baccalaureate Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53212, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53212?
8 public elementary schools are located in 53212.
What is the racial composition of students in 53212?
53212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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