For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,814 students in 53188, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53188, WI are Meadowbrook Elementary School, Summit View Elementary School and Bethesda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53188 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53188, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53188, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Summit View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
53188, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53188, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53188, WI include Meadowbrook Elementary School, Summit View Elementary School and Bethesda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53188?
5 public preschools are located in 53188.
What is the racial composition of students in 53188?
53188 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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