For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,794 students in 53209, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,816 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 53209, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53209, WI are Parkway Elementary School, Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee and Glen Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53209, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3517a W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Glen Hills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Gr: 4-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Assata High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #55.
King International
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5131 N Green Bay Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Gr: PK-7 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6945 N 41st St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Thurston Woods Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
53209, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 91%
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2315 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
1220 W Atkinson
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Gr: 8 | 14 students
4858 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lady Pitts (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
North Point Lighthouse Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4200 W Douglas Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339
Gr: PK-7 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4310 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53209, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53209, WI include Parkway Elementary School, Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee and Glen Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53209?
10 public schools are located in 53209.
What percentage of students in 53209 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 53209 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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