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Best 53221 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,953 students in 53221, WI (there are , serving 1,577 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 53221, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53221, WI are Reagan College Preparatory High School, Elm Dale Elementary School and Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53221, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reagan College Preparatory High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4965 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,349 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Elm Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Lowell International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Morgandale Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 S 17th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53221, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53221, WI include Reagan College Preparatory High School, Elm Dale Elementary School and Cooper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53221?
9 public schools are located in 53221.
What percentage of students in 53221 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 53221 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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