Top 10 Best 53208 Wisconsin Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,922 students in 53208, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,149 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 53208, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53208, WI are Groppi High School, Woodlands School and Woodlands School - State Street Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53208, WI Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlands School - State Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Transition High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westside Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bethune Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Neeskara Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N Hawley Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53208 Wisconsin

53208, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 112 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 151 students
2004 N 33rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3134 West State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
1312 North 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Westside I Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students
2708 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Yw Global Career Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53208, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53208, WI include Groppi High School, Woodlands School and Woodlands School - State Street Campus.
How many public schools are located in 53208, WI?
11 public schools are located in 53208, WI.
What percentage of students in 53208, WI go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 53208, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53208, WI?
53208, WI public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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