For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,192 students in 53205, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 984 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 53205, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53205, WI are Shalom High School, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street and Alliance School Of Milwaukee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53205 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53205, 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53205, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shalom High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1749 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Brown Street Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2029 N 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Siefert Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1547 N 14th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Grades: 1-8
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Alternative School
1015 N 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-3535
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-3535
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Grades: PK-K
| 269 students
53205, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
2212 North 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Penfield Montessori Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
2407 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
2610 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Grades: 11-12
| 131 students
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53205, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53205, WI include Shalom High School, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street and Alliance School Of Milwaukee.
How many public schools are located in 53205?
12 public schools are located in 53205.
What percentage of students in 53205 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 53205 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53205?
53205 public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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