Top 10 Best Racine Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 11,370 students in Racine, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Racine, WI are Rusd Montessori, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School and Walden Iii High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Racine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Racine, WI Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rusd Montessori
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Walden Iii High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Grades: 6-12
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Gifford School
Math: 26% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Grades: PK-8
| 1,376 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
O Brown Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Red Apple Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #88.
Starbuck - An Ib World School
Math: 8% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Romayne Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1111.
Janes Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 N Wisconsin St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1212.
Wadewitz Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1313.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Grades: PK-8
| 525 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Fratt Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Kinzie Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Johnson Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Kentucky St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
West Ridge Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1347 S Emmertsen Rd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Jones Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Chicory Rd
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Knapp Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 17th St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2020.
Mitchell School
Math: 4% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2121.
Jerstad-agerholm School
Math: 2% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: PK-8
| 1,063 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Racine, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
3601 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
2015 Franklin St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
4748 Elizabeth St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Grades: PK
| 133 students
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
1325 Park Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Grades: PK-7
| 180 students
1012 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
290 Jonsue Ln
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Racine, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Racine, WI include Rusd Montessori, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School and Walden Iii High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Racine, WI?
21 public elementary schools are located in Racine, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Racine, WI?
Racine, WI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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