For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,518 students in 53211, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53211, WI are Lake Bluff Elementary School, Atwater Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53211 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53211, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Hartford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2227 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53211, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53211, WI include Lake Bluff Elementary School, Atwater Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53211?
5 public elementary schools are located in 53211.
What is the racial composition of students in 53211?
53211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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