Best Elementary Schools in Milwaukee, WI (2025-26)

A: 3B: 3C: 6D: 44F: 62

5% of the 118 ranked elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI earn an A or B (3 A grades, 3 B, 6 C, 44 D, 62 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 65 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (55% here, 70% nationally), and 34 exceed it. On average 21% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 15% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Whittier Elementary (61% against 25%, B), Downtown Montessori (68% against 39%, A-), Bruce Guadalupe (45% against 16%, C-), Milwaukee College Preparatory School 36th Street Campus (37% against 8%, D), Lowell International Elementary (46% against 18%, C-).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 30): Milwaukee School District (24).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Bruce Guadalupe (1,360 students, C-, #11), Milwaukee Parkside School (838 students, D, #20), Fernwood Montessori (756 students, B, #5).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 10 are charters. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Milwaukee, WI?

Stormonth Elementary in Milwaukee ranks first among the 118 ranked elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI with a SchoolGrade of A+, 79% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 75%.

How are elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Milwaukee, WI have?

SchoolGrade grades 120 public elementary schools in Milwaukee, WI; 118 are ranked here and 2 are listed as not ranked.