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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Milwaukee County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 216 public elementary schools serving 89,380 students in Milwaukee County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milwaukee County, WI are Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milwaukee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Milwaukee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 W College Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Hales Corners Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11320 W Janesville Rd
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Willow Glen Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 E Bolivar Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4601 W Marquette Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 Enfield Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Country Dale Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7380 S North Cape Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
Southwood Glen Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9090 S 35th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5145 S 116th St
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10420 S Mcgraw Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Carollton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8965 S Carollton Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2929.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3871 E Bluestem Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3333.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3434.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8545 S Shepard Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2507 S Graham Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Milwaukee County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milwaukee County, WI include Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Richards Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milwaukee County?
216 public elementary schools are located in Milwaukee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee County?
Milwaukee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Milwaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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