For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,190 students in 53402, WI (there are , serving 1,916 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 53402, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53402, WI are O Brown Elementary School, Red Apple Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53402 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53402, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53402, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O Brown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Red Apple Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Romayne Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Janes Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Wisconsin St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: PK-8
| 865 students
53402, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
4748 Elizabeth St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Grades: PK
| 133 students
290 Jonsue Ln
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53402, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53402, WI include O Brown Elementary School, Red Apple Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53402?
5 public schools are located in 53402.
What percentage of students in 53402 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 53402 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53402?
53402 public schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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