For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,735 students in 53204, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53204, WI are United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Vieau Elementary School and Forest Home Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Forest Home Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kagel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Allen-field Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53204, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53204, WI include United Community Center Acosta Middle School, Vieau Elementary School and Forest Home Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53204?
11 public elementary schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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