For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,604 students in 53144, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 343 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53144, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53144, WI are Paris Elementary School, Somers Elementary School and Mahone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53144 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53144, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53144, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 176th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 72nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Mahone Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6900 60th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Indian Trail High School And Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6800 60th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8700
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Strange Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Bradford High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Washington Rd
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6200
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Bullen Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2804 39th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha Pike School
Special Education School
3600 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53144, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53144, WI include Paris Elementary School, Somers Elementary School and Mahone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53144?
9 public schools are located in 53144.
What percentage of students in 53144 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53144 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53144?
53144 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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