For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,647 students in 53405, WI (there are , serving 1,207 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 53405, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53405, WI are Walden Iii High School, Starbuck - An Ib World School and Knapp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53405 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53405, 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 53405, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Starbuck - An Ib World School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 17th St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Fratt Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kinzie Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Kentucky St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
53405, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53405, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53405, WI include Walden Iii High School, Starbuck - An Ib World School and Knapp Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53405?
5 public schools are located in 53405.
What percentage of students in 53405 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 53405 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53405?
53405 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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