Best 53205 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,526 students in 53205, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53205, WI are Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Starms Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53205 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53205, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53205, WI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #33.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Gr: 1-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53205 Wisconsin

53205, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2001 W Vliet St
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
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2212 North 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1441 N 24th St
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
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2610 W North Ave
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
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-K | 67 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53205, WI?
How many public middle schools are located in 53205?
4 public middle schools are located in 53205.
What is the racial composition of students in 53205?
53205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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