For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,199 students in 53172, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53172, WI are E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53172 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53172, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53172, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53172, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53172, WI include E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53172?
4 public preschools are located in 53172.
What is the racial composition of students in 53172?
53172 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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