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Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 112 public preschools serving 45,408 students in Milwaukee School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Wisconsin.
Public Preschools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
155 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
66,842 Students
339,535 Students
# Teachers
3,709 Teachers
24,694 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#441 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Graduation Rate
65%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
# American Indian Students
251 Students
3,435 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,892 Students
15,647 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
18,753 Students
52,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
15%
# Black Students
33,067 Students
39,149 Students
% Black Students
50%
11%
# White Students
5,983 Students
209,143 Students
% White Students
9%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
66 Students
297 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,828 Students
19,658 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,947
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
4,819
44,890
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,867
45,508
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,765
45,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,696
43,291
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,750
42,370
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,558
35,557
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,287
11,124
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,399
7,438
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,509
7,747
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,172
1,444
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,945
1,335
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,430
1,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,698
1,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,458 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,729 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,301 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$1,252 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,458
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,729
$17,011
Best Milwaukee School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee German Immersion
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #99.
Milwaukee French Immersion
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1010.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1313.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1515.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #1616.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: #1717.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1818.
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Grades: PK-12
| 860 students
Rank: #1919.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #2020.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #2121.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #2323.
Lowell International Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #2424.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #2525.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 853 students
Rank: #2626.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Engleburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N 91st St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Zablocki Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 294-2200
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 294-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #2929.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 684 students
Rank: #3030.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #3131.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Fratney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #3434.
Kilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5354 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #3535.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
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