For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,902 students in 53227, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53227, WI are Mitchell Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Irving Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53227 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53227, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53227, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10230 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9501 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53227, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53227, WI include Mitchell Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Irving Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53227?
4 public elementary schools are located in 53227.
What is the racial composition of students in 53227?
53227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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