For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 259 students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hillside is Elm Creative Arts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI include Elm Creative Arts Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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