For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,281 students in 53209, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI are Glen Hills Middle School, Thurston Woods Elementary School and Milwaukee Excellence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53209, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 4-8
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Grades: 6-12
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,226 students
53209, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 181 students
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Grades: 6-10
| 622 students
2315 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students
1220 W Atkinson
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500
Grades: 8
| 14 students
4858 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Lady Pitts (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
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
Grades: PK-7
| 341 students
5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
4310 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI include Glen Hills Middle School, Thurston Woods Elementary School and Milwaukee Excellence Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53209?
4 public middle schools are located in 53209.
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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