For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,506 students in 53146, WI.
The top ranked public schools in 53146, WI are Poplar Creek Elementary School and New Berlin West Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53146 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53146, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53146, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
53146, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53146, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53146, WI include Poplar Creek Elementary School and New Berlin West Middle/high.
How many public schools are located in 53146?
2 public schools are located in 53146.
What is the racial composition of students in 53146?
53146 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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