For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,878 students in 53206, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,169 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 53206, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53206, WI are Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Hopkins Lloyd Community School and North Division High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53206 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53206, 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 53206, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 874-0283
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 874-0283
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hopkins Lloyd Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 W Hopkins St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Division High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Auer Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 W Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Keefe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3239 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2308 W Nash St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Andrew S Douglas Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
921 W Meinecke Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 252-0350
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 252-0350
Grades: PK
| 46 students
53206, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1011 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
3872 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 914-9220
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 914-9220
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
1503 West Hopkins St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
4141 N 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 393-2570
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 393-2570
Grades: 9-11
| 172 students
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5181
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5181
Grades: 8
| 12 students
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5001
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5001
Grades: 9-11
| 145 students
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4978
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4978
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
2442 North 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-9000
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-9000
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
Work Institute High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-6550
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53206, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53206, WI include Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Hopkins Lloyd Community School and North Division High School.
How many public schools are located in 53206?
10 public schools are located in 53206.
What percentage of students in 53206 go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in 53206 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53206?
53206 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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