For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,876 students in 53209, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53209, WI are Parkway Elementary School, Pratt Elementary School and Barbee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53209, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5131 N Green Bay Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Gr: PK-7 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6945 N 41st St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Thurston Woods Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53209, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53209, WI include Parkway Elementary School, Pratt Elementary School and Barbee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53209?
6 public preschools are located in 53209.
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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