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Best 53208 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,404 students in 53208, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53208, WI are Woodlands School, Westside Academy and Bethune Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53208, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Westside Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Neeskara Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N Hawley Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Story Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlands School - State Street Campus
Charter School
3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53208, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53208, WI include Woodlands School, Westside Academy and Bethune Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 53208?
8 public preschools are located in 53208.
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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