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Best 53223 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,551 students in 53223, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53223, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Morse Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53223, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53223?
7 public elementary schools are located in 53223.
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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