For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,357 students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Riverwest are Fratney Elementary School, Riverwest Elementary School and Gaenslen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fratney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Riverwest Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Gaenslen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI include Fratney Elementary School, Riverwest Elementary School and Gaenslen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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