Top 10 Best Milwaukee Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 189 public elementary schools serving 76,574 students in Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI are Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milwaukee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Milwaukee, WI Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Richards Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Stormonth Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayside Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #1111.
Indian Hill School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Grades: PK-3
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Cumberland Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1313.
Atwater Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #1515.
Maple Dale School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Grades: 4-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1717.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Eighty-first Street Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2964 N 81st St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2222.
Maryland Montessori
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #2323.
Longfellow Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7600 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #2424.
Elm Dale Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2525.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4711 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2626.
Woodlands School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #2727.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2828.
Whitnall Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5025 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #2929.
Bay View Montessori School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #3030.
Parkway Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: #3131.
Fernwood Montessori
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #3232.
Whitman Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #3333.
Milwaukee German Immersion
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #3434.
Walker Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #3535.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Afro Urban Institute High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Po Box 85
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 181 students
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
3939 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
1645 South 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Grades: 9-10
| 63 students
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Grades: 6-10
| 622 students
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI include Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Richards Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milwaukee, WI?
189 public elementary schools are located in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee, WI?
Milwaukee, WI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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