Thoreau Elementary School

Thoreau School provides education to the little residents in the neighborhood
Bradley Estates.

Thoreau Elementary School in Milwaukee has a large lot with tons of activities for the students.

Thoreau Elementary School in Milwaukee, WI has a newer playground for the local children.

Students at Thoreau Elementary School in Milwaukee, WI can use the swing set on lunch break.

Thoreau Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

7878 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI

Bradley Estates Neighborhood

Milwaukee Public Schools

357 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Paula Boyd

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
4%

Reading Proficiency
8%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

415:1

Student Diversity

Male

54%

Female

46%

Black

83.8%

Hispanic

7.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

2.6%

White

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

1/2/2026

This school will have your children depressed this school is not for some children who is sensitive I am a student here been here since 2023|2025 now here in 2026 and it’s much worse than before.

1.0 parent

2/14/2018

Very unsatisfactory as far as how they handle the bullying and distress of children in earlier years and grades

2.0 parent

1/24/2017

I have been trying to get in contact with someone about a refund that I was not one of the adults at the school did anything but give me the run around , talking about some account they had to get it from that was almost a month ago. The teachers here have students kick other students so they can go...

5.0 teacher

9/29/2011

Thoreau is a great place for children to learn. The staff do an excellent job caring for and teaching the children

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Thoreau Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Milwaukee, WI and is served by the Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 357 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. Thoreau Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $181,012. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brown Deer Middle/High School, GreenTree Preparatory Academy, Vincent High School, and more. Learn more about what Milwaukee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thoreau Elementary School.

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