For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 985 students in 53216, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53216, WI are Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Central City Cyberschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53216 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53216, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53216, WI Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #33.
Central City Cyberschool
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
53216, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Khamit Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4714 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3245 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 98%
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53216, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53216, WI include Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Central City Cyberschool.
How many public charter schools are located in 53216?
3 public charter schools are located in 53216.
What is the racial composition of students in 53216?
53216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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