Best 53226 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,133 students in 53226, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53226, WI are Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53226, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53226 Wisconsin

53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Gr: K-12
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Gr: 7-9
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Gr: 11-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53226, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53226, WI include Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53226?
5 public elementary schools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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