Best 53217 Wisconsin Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,376 students in 53217, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53217, WI are Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Indian Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53217, WI Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53217, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53217, WI include Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Indian Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in 53217?
3 public preschools are located in 53217.
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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