For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,730 students in 53228, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 390 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 53228, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53228, WI are Whitnall High School, Whitnall Middle School and Alcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53228 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53228, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53228, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitnall High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #22.
Whitnall Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Core4
Charter School
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8414
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8414
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53228, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53228, WI include Whitnall High School, Whitnall Middle School and Alcott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53228, WI?
4 public schools are located in 53228, WI.
What percentage of students in 53228, WI go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 53228, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53228, WI?
53228, WI public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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