For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 6,481 students in 53204, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53204, WI are Vieau Elementary School, Forest Home Elementary School and Rogers Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Home Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Grades: PK-8
| 718 students
Rank: #66.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Kagel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Allen-field Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #99.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Grades: PK-8
| 1,410 students
53204, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Grades: PK-3
| 166 students
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
131 S 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53204, WI include Vieau Elementary School, Forest Home Elementary School and Rogers Street Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 53204?
10 public preschools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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