For the 2026 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 21% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
53219, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
2211 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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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