For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,661 students in 53204, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53204, WI are United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Vieau Elementary School and Forest Home Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 14% | 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: #33.
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: #44.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 8% | 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.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 9% | 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: #66.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 5% | 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: #77.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 6% | 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: #88.
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: #99.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | 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: #1010.
Allen-field Elementary School
(Math: 3% | 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: 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 elementary schools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53204, WI include United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Vieau Elementary School and Forest Home Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53204?
11 public elementary schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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