For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,729 students in 53223, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53223, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53223?
4 public preschools are located in 53223.
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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