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Best 53216 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,943 students in 53216, WI.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 53216, WI are Clemens Elementary School, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Carson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 53216 have an score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 5% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53216, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53216, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Clemens Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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3600 W Hope Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 875-6300

Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

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(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830

Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Carson Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-4800

Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Townsend Street Elementary School

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3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900

Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Central City Cyberschool

Charter School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
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4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330

Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: #66.

Fifty-third Street Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
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3618 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5300

Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53216 Wisconsin

53216, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cornerstone Academy (Closed 2012)

3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422

Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Douglass Elementary School (Closed 2007)

3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500

Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Dubois High School (Closed 2011)

4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580

Gr: 9-12

Khamit Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

4714 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602

Gr: PK-8 | 102 students

Milwaukee Spectrum School (Closed 2009)

3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011

Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Robinson Middle School (Closed 2006)

3245 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000

Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Special Services Site-ecc (Closed 2013)

6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114

Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Special Services Sites-rcc (Closed 2013)

6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53216, WI?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 53216, WI include Clemens Elementary School, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Carson Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in 53216?

6 public elementary schools are located in 53216.

What is the racial composition of students in 53216?

53216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).