Best Public Preschools in 53404 (Racine, WI) (2025-26)

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Best 53404 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wadewitz Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
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2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000

Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

21st Century Preparatory School

Charter School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026

Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Julian Thomas Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
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930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400

Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53404 Wisconsin

53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Gilmore Middle School (Closed 2023)

2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260

Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)

Magnet School

1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900

Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600

Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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).