For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,529 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 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 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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