Best 53202 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 589 students in 53202, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53202, WI are Cass Street Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53202 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53202, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53202, WI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1647 N Cass St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E Knapp St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53202, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53202, WI include Cass Street Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53202?
2 public middle schools are located in 53202.
What is the racial composition of students in 53202?
53202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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