For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,943 students in 53216, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53216, WI are Clemens Elementary School, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Carson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53216 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53216, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53216, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clemens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W Hope Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 875-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 875-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Townsend Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Central City Cyberschool
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
Fifty-third Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3618 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53216, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Khamit Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4714 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3245 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 98%
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Gr: PK-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53216, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53216, WI include Clemens Elementary School, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Carson Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 53216?
6 public preschools are located in 53216.
What is the racial composition of students in 53216?
53216 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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