For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 675 students in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Town of Lake are Whittier Elementary School and Burdick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI include Whittier Elementary School and Burdick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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