Milwaukee School District

5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208-2627
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Top Rankings

Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 9,135 students in Milwaukee School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Wisconsin.
Public Charter Schools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
155 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
66,842 Students
48,406 Students
# Teachers
3,709 Teachers
2,523 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has decreased from 67% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#433 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
40%
15%
38%
17%
44%
62%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
22%
% Black
50%
20%
% White
9%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,458 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,729 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$1,301 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$1,252 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,458
$17,038
Spending / Student
$18,729
$17,011

Best Milwaukee School District Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Gr: PK-12 | 1,894 student Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1
Rank: #55.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 127:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 159:1
Rank: #1212.
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1
Rank: #1818.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Next Door Charter
Charter School
2545 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 562-2929
Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 155 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 66,842 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 62% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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