Best Oak Creek Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,068 students in Oak Creek, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oak Creek, WI are Meadowview Elementary School, Carollton Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Creek, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oak Creek have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Oak Creek, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10420 S Mcgraw Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Carollton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8965 S Carollton Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3871 E Bluestem Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8545 S Shepard Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Oak Creek West Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8401 S 13th St
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Shepard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9701 S Shepard Hills Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Oak Creek East Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9330 S Shepard Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Cedar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 W Sycamore Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 761-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W Drexel Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 574-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oak Creek, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oak Creek, WI include Meadowview Elementary School, Carollton Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oak Creek?
9 public elementary schools are located in Oak Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Creek?
Oak Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Oak Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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