Top 10 Best 53214 Wisconsin Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,900 students in 53214, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 797 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 53214, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53214, WI are Walker Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53214 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53214, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53214, WI Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8710 W Orchard St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Lane Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S 109th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
James E Dottke Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #66.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5104 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #99.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6035 W Adler St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 256-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4200
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
1509 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53214 Wisconsin

53214, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
151 South 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53214, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53214, WI include Walker Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53214, WI?
11 public schools are located in 53214, WI.
What percentage of students in 53214, WI go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 53214, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53214, WI?
53214, WI public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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