Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI (2025-26)

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Best Riverwest Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,357 students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverwest are Fratney Elementary School, Riverwest Elementary School and Gaenslen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI public elementary schools have an score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 9% (versus the 38% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Fratney Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100

Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Riverwest Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Gaenslen Elementary School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
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1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700

Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI?

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI include Fratney Elementary School, Riverwest Elementary School and Gaenslen Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?

3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?

the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).