Atwater Elementary

Atwater Elementary serves 479 students in grades PK through 6 in Shorewood, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking #106 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools, Atwater places in the 95th percentile statewide for academic excellence. The school demonstrates strong academic outcomes with 67% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and an impressive 70% reaching proficiency in Math.

These results reflect the dedicated work of 32 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Atwater Elementary draws families from a well-educated community where 73% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 53211 ZIP code area features a median household income of $73,783 and median home values of $391,700, though the community maintains economic diversity with a 17.6% poverty rate among its 34,775 residents.

The school operates within Milwaukee County's large suburban setting, providing students with access to both urban resources and suburban stability. Atwater Elementary's combination of academic excellence and community engagement makes it an attractive choice for families seeking quality elementary education in the greater Milwaukee area.