For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,464 students in 53218, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Hampton Elementary School and Craig Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Kilbourn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5354 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kluge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5760 N 67th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53218, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Hampton Elementary School and Craig Montessori School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53218?
11 public elementary schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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