For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,762 students in 53219, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53219, WI are Jefferson Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Milwaukee Spanish Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53219 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53219, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53219, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7229 W Becher St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
53219, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
2211 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53219, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53219, WI include Jefferson Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Milwaukee Spanish Immersion.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53219?
3 public elementary schools are located in 53219.
What is the racial composition of students in 53219?
53219 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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