For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,898 students in 53209, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53209, WI are Parkway Elementary School, Pratt Elementary School and Barbee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53209, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5131 N Green Bay Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6945 N 41st St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Thurston Woods Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
53209, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 91%
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2315 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
1220 W Atkinson
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Gr: 8 | 14 students
4858 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lady Pitts (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
North Point Lighthouse Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4200 W Douglas Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339
Gr: PK-7 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4310 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53209, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53209, WI include Parkway Elementary School, Pratt Elementary School and Barbee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53209?
6 public preschools are located in 53209.
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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