For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,954 students in 53404, WI (there are , serving 207 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53404, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53404, WI are Gilmore Fine Arts School, Wadewitz Elementary School and 21st Century Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Gr: K-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Horlick High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Rapids Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53404, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53404, WI include Gilmore Fine Arts School, Wadewitz Elementary School and 21st Century Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in 53404?
8 public schools are located in 53404.
What percentage of students in 53404 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53404 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).