For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,509 students in 53213, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53213, WI are Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53213 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53213, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53213, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7600 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Gr: PK-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Hawley Environmental School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5610 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8500
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
53213, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
6415 West Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 256-8300
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53213, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53213, WI include Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53213?
9 public elementary schools are located in 53213.
What is the racial composition of students in 53213?
53213 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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