For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,862 students in 53144, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53144, WI are Paris Elementary School, Somers Elementary School and Mahone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53144 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53144, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53144, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 176th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Somers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 72nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Mahone Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6900 60th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Strange Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Bullen Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2804 39th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha Pike School
Special Education School
3600 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
53144, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kusd-successful Transitions For Exceptional People High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1330 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8850
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8850
Gr: 12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
5520 32nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6002
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
5710 32nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6367
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6367
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
4520 33rd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6094
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6094
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53144, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53144, WI include Paris Elementary School, Somers Elementary School and Mahone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53144?
7 public elementary schools are located in 53144.
What is the racial composition of students in 53144?
53144 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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