For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,595 students in 53211, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 657 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53211, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53211, WI are Lake Bluff Elementary School, Atwater Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53211 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53211, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Shorewood Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3830 N Morris Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Riverside High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 E Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Hartford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2227 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53211, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53211, WI include Lake Bluff Elementary School, Atwater Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53211?
9 public schools are located in 53211.
What percentage of students in 53211 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53211 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53211?
53211 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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