For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,946 students in 53406, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in 53406, WI are Rusd Montessori, Gifford School and Case High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53406 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53406, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53406, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rusd Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Gifford School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Case High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7345 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,845 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1347 S Emmertsen Rd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
53406, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53406, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53406, WI include Rusd Montessori, Gifford School and Case High School.
How many public schools are located in 53406?
4 public schools are located in 53406.
What is the racial composition of students in 53406?
53406 public schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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