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Best Milwaukee Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 157 public preschools serving 62,544 students in Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Milwaukee, WI are Lincoln Elementary School, Richards Elementary School and Stormonth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Milwaukee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Milwaukee, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2507 S Graham Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Milwaukee German Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Elm Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4711 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9925 W Glendale Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 773-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Gr: PK-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3333.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6921 W Coldspring Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Milwaukee French Immersion
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Milwaukee, WI include Lincoln Elementary School, Richards Elementary School and Stormonth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Milwaukee?
157 public preschools are located in Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Milwaukee are often viewed compared to one another?

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