For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,209 students in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Root Creek are Honey Creek Elementary School and Wedgewood Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Wedgewood Park School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI include Honey Creek Elementary School and Wedgewood Park School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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