For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,721 students in 53142, WI (there are , serving 1,179 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 53142, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53142, WI are Nash Elementary School, Jeffery Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53142 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53142, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53142, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 99th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-3500
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Jeffery Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 87th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3322 Roosevelt Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6097
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6097
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Stocker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6315 67th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2143
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2143
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6810 45th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6319
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6319
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Lance Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4515 80th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2240
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2240
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Gr: 9-11 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
53142, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6121 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-7715
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-7715
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53142, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53142, WI include Nash Elementary School, Jeffery Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53142?
7 public schools are located in 53142.
What percentage of students in 53142 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 53142 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53142?
53142 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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