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Best 53186 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,240 students in 53186, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53186, WI are White Rock Campus, Hillcrest Elementary School and Heyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53186 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53186, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53186, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Rock Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Gr: PK | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 174:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Davidson Rd
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Heyer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Banting Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2019 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Hadfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
733 Linden St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53186 Wisconsin

53186, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Project Change-a Recovery School (Closed 2015)
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Saratoga Elementary School (Closed 2011)
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Gr: PK-6
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
White Rock School (Closed 2025)
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 285:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53186, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53186, WI include White Rock Campus, Hillcrest Elementary School and Heyer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53186?
8 public preschools are located in 53186.
What is the racial composition of students in 53186?
53186 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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