For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,589 students in 53223, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,056 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 53223, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 925 students
Rank: #33.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Morse Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Grades: 11-12
| 175 students
9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Grades: PK-12
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53223, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53223?
7 public schools are located in 53223.
What percentage of students in 53223 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 53223 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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