For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,657 students in 53225, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 720 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 53225, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53225, WI are Madison Elementary School, Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 and Engleburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53225 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53225, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53225, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9925 W Glendale Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 773-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 773-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Gr: PK-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #33.
Engleburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N 91st St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10825 W Villard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2700
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 W Lawrence Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-4300
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8718 W Thurston Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
River Trail School Of Agricultural Science
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12021 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2200
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53225, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53225, WI include Madison Elementary School, Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 and Engleburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53225?
7 public schools are located in 53225.
What percentage of students in 53225 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 53225 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53225?
53225 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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