For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,008 students in 53189, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53189, WI are Rose Glen Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53189 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53189, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53189, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Glen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W273s3845 Brookhill Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Center Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Creek Academy
Charter School
S46w23850 Lawnsdale Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53189, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53189, WI include Rose Glen Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53189?
3 public elementary schools are located in 53189.
What is the racial composition of students in 53189?
53189 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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