For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 899 students in 53226, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53226, WI are Wauwatosa Montessori School, Mckinley Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53226, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Passage Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
River Hills School (Catc) (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Tosa School Of The Trades (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Grades: 11-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53226, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53226, WI include Wauwatosa Montessori School, Mckinley Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53226?
3 public preschools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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