For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,577 students in 53188, WI (there are , serving 599 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 53188, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53188, WI are Meadowbrook Elementary School, Summit View Elementary School and Bethesda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53188 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53188, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53188, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Summit View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
North High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Michigan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
53188, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53188, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53188, WI include Meadowbrook Elementary School, Summit View Elementary School and Bethesda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53188?
7 public schools are located in 53188.
What percentage of students in 53188 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 53188 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53188?
53188 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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