For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,205 students in 53212, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53212, WI are Fratney Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and King Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53212 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53212, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fratney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Riverwest Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Carver Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Gaenslen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53212, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53212, WI include Fratney Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and King Jr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53212?
6 public preschools are located in 53212.
What is the racial composition of students in 53212?
53212 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% 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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