For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,560 students in 53217, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53217, WI are Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53217, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53217, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53217, WI include Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53217?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53217.
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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