For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,804 students in 53172, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53172, WI are E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53172 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53172, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53172, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53172, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53172, WI include E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53172?
5 public elementary schools are located in 53172.
What is the racial composition of students in 53172?
53172 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% 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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