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Best 53223 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,752 students in 53223, WI.

The top ranked public preschools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 53223 have an score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53223, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Brown Deer Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
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5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Barton Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900

Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Thoreau Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
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7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800

Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
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7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800

Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53223 Wisconsin

53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Algonquin Elementary School (Closed 2008)

7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705

Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Banner School Of Milwaukee (Closed 2016)

7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510

Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Brown Deer Middle School (Closed 2014)

5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900

Gr: 5-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Burroughs Middle School (Closed 2013)

6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Community High School (Closed 2018)

6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200

Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Daniel Webster Secondary School (Closed 2020)

6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500

Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts (Closed 2011)

Charter School

6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898

Gr: 9-12

Happy Hill Elementary School (Closed 2007)

7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700

Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

King's Academy (Closed 2023)

7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100

Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Milwaukee School Of Entrepreneurship (Closed 2014)

6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200

Gr: 11-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Satori Middle School (Closed 2013)

9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111

Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Universal Academy For The College Bound (Closed 2018)

6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173

Gr: PK-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 98:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 53223, WI?

The top ranked public preschools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Thoreau Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 53223?

4 public preschools are located in 53223.

What is the racial composition of students in 53223?

53223 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).