For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 879 students in 53226, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53226, WI are Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53226, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53226, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53226, WI include Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53226?
3 public preschools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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