For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,825 students in Brookfield, WI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brookfield, WI are Brookfield Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Swanson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookfield, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brookfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brookfield, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brookfield, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brookfield, WI include Brookfield Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Swanson Elementary School. Brookfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brookfield?
6 public elementary schools are located in Brookfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookfield?
Brookfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Brookfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brookfield include: Dixon Elementary School vs. Brookfield Elementary School, Burleigh Elementary School vs. Brookfield Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School vs. Brookfield Elementary School
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