For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,208 students in 53188, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 599 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 53188, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53188, WI are Meadowbrook Elementary School, Summit View Elementary School and Bethesda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53188 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53188, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53188, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Summit View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hyde Park Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1069
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
North High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53188, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53188, WI include Meadowbrook Elementary School, Summit View Elementary School and Bethesda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53188?
9 public schools are located in 53188.
What percentage of students in 53188 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 53188 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53188?
53188 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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