Top 5 Best 53216 Wisconsin Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,388 students in 53216, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,511 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 53216, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53216, WI are Marshall High School, Townsend Street Elementary School and Clemens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53216 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53216, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53216, WI Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marshall High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Townsend Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Clemens Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 W Hope Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 875-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fifty-third Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3618 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Carson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Central City Cyberschool
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Grades: PK-12
| 427 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53216 Wisconsin

53216, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Khamit Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
4714 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
3245 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000
Grades: 7-8
| 224 students
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53216, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53216, WI include Marshall High School, Townsend Street Elementary School and Clemens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53216, WI?
8 public schools are located in 53216, WI.
What percentage of students in 53216, WI go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 53216, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53216, WI?
53216, WI public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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