For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,129 students in 53205, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53205, WI are Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Alliance School Of Milwaukee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53205 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 53205, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53205, WI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
53205, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2212 North 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Penfield Montessori Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2407 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2610 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Gr: 11-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53205, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53205, WI include Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Alliance School Of Milwaukee.
How many public charter schools are located in 53205?
3 public charter schools are located in 53205.
What is the racial composition of students in 53205?
53205 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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