For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,194 students in 53207, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,977 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 53207, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53207, WI are Downtown Montessori, Whittier Elementary School and Bay View Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53207 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53207, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53207, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 811 students
Rank: #99.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bay View High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Riley Dual Language Montessori School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2424 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 902-7100
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 902-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
53207, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Fritsche (Leap) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fritsche Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2751 South Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
2156 South 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 933-9713
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 933-9713
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wings Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
357 East Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-3956
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-3956
Grades: 1-12
| 148 students
Wisconsin Career Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
4801 South 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2117
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2117
Grades: 6-12
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53207, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53207, WI include Downtown Montessori, Whittier Elementary School and Bay View Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in 53207, WI?
11 public schools are located in 53207, WI.
What percentage of students in 53207, WI go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 53207, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53207, WI?
53207, WI public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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