For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,752 students in 53223, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Grades: 11-12
| 175 students
9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Grades: PK-12
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53223, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53223?
4 public preschools are located in 53223.
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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