Milwaukee School District

5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208-2627
(District boundaries shown in map)
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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 124 public elementary schools serving 50,965 students in Milwaukee School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
155 Schools
1,586 Schools
# Students
66,842 Students
535,639 Students
# Teachers
3,709 Teachers
40,386 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
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
14%
% Black
50%
10%
% White
9%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
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 Elementary 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.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee German Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Gr: 3-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Milwaukee French Immersion
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Lowell International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Gr: PK-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Engleburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 N 91st St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 N 94th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 393-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
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
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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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