For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,589 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Morse Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Gr: 5-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Gr: 9-12
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Gr: 11-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Gr: PK-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 98:1 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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