For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,628 students in 53213, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53213, WI are Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53213 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53213, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53213, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Grades: PK-12
| 860 students
Rank: #77.
Hawley Environmental School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5610 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8500
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
53213, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
6415 West Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
7500 Milwaukee Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(866) 925-7606
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(866) 925-7606
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53213, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53213, WI include Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53213?
7 public preschools are located in 53213.
What is the racial composition of students in 53213?
53213 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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