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Best 53207 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,239 students in 53207, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53207, WI are Whittier Elementary School, Downtown Montessori and Bay View Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53207 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53207, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53207, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Riley Dual Language Montessori School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 902-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53207, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53207, WI include Whittier Elementary School, Downtown Montessori and Bay View Montessori School.
How many public preschools are located in 53207?
10 public preschools are located in 53207.
What is the racial composition of students in 53207?
53207 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% 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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