For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,604 students in 53221, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53221, WI are Elm Dale Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Greenfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53221, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lowell International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Morgandale Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 S 17th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
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 elementary schools in 53221, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53221, WI include Elm Dale Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Greenfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53221?
8 public elementary schools are located in 53221.
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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