Best Rufus King Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 312 students in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Rufus King is Barbee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI include Barbee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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