For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 294 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Capitol Heights is Craig Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI include Craig Montessori School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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