For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,550 students in 53146, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in 53146, WI are Poplar Creek Elementary School and New Berlin West Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53146 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53146, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53146, WI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
53146, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53146, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53146, WI include Poplar Creek Elementary School and New Berlin West Middle/high.
How many public schools are located in 53146?
2 public schools are located in 53146.
What is the racial composition of students in 53146?
53146 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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