For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 739 students in 53208, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53208, WI are Woodlands School and Pathways High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53208, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlands School - State Street Campus
Charter School
3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
53208, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 112 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 151 students
2004 N 33rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3134 West State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
1312 North 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Westside I Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students
2708 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Yw Global Career Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53208, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53208, WI include Woodlands School and Pathways High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53208?
3 public charter schools are located in 53208.
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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