For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,357 students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverwest are Fratney Elementary School, Riverwest Elementary School and Gaenslen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fratney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Riverwest Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Gaenslen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI include Fratney Elementary School, Riverwest Elementary School and Gaenslen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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