For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,889 students in 53208, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53208, WI are Woodlands School, Bethune Academy and Hi-mount Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53208, WI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Story Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
53208, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Gr: PK | 112 students Minority enrollment: 90%
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Gr: PK | 151 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2004 N 33rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 72%
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3134 West State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1312 North 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Gr: PK-8
Westside I Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Gr: PK-3 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2708 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Yw Global Career Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53208, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53208, WI include Woodlands School, Bethune Academy and Hi-mount Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53208?
6 public middle schools are located in 53208.
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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