For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,462 students in 53045, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,908 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 53045, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53045, WI are Brookfield Elementary School, Wisconsin Hills Middle School and Fairview South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53045 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53045, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53045, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53045, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53045, WI include Brookfield Elementary School, Wisconsin Hills Middle School and Fairview South.
How many public schools are located in 53045?
3 public schools are located in 53045.
What percentage of students in 53045 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 53045 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53045?
53045 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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