For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,554 students in 53404, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53404, WI are Wadewitz Elementary School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Julian Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53404, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53404, WI include Wadewitz Elementary School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Julian Thomas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53404?
3 public preschools are located in 53404.
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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