Best 53142 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,105 students in 53142, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,257 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 53142, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53142, WI are Nash Elementary School, Jeffery Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53142 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53142, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53142, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 99th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Jeffery Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4011 87th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3322 Roosevelt Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6097
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6810 45th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6319
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Lance Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4515 80th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2240
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Kenosha School Of Language (Ksol)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 67th Street
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53142, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53142, WI include Nash Elementary School, Jeffery Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53142?
7 public schools are located in 53142.
What percentage of students in 53142 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 53142 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53142?
53142 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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