Best 53226 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 899 students in 53226, WI.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53226, WI Public Preschools (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%
[+] 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 preschools in 53226, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53226, WI include Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53226?
3 public preschools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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