For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,650 students in 53218, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Hampton Elementary School and Craig Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #55.
Kilbourn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5354 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kluge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5760 N 67th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53218, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Hampton Elementary School and Craig Montessori School.
How many public preschools are located in 53218?
10 public preschools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% 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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