For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,472 students in 53205, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53205, WI are Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53205 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53205, 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53205, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 127:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 159:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Brown Street Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2029 N 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Siefert Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1547 N 14th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Gr: PK-K | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53205, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2212 North 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Penfield Montessori Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2407 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2610 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Gr: 11-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53205, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53205, WI include Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street.
How many public preschools are located in 53205?
7 public preschools are located in 53205.
What is the racial composition of students in 53205?
53205 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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