Best 53144 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,362 students in 53144, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53144, WI are Paris Elementary School, Somers Elementary School and Strange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53144 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53144, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53144, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 176th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Somers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1245 72nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Strange Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha Pike School
Special Education School
3600 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53144, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53144, WI include Paris Elementary School, Somers Elementary School and Strange Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53144?
4 public preschools are located in 53144.
What is the racial composition of students in 53144?
53144 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% 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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