For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,560 students in 53217, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53217, WI are Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53217, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53217, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53217, WI include Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53217?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53217.
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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