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Best 53216 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,116 students in 53216, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53216, WI are Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Carson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53216 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53216, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53216, WI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Townsend Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Central City Cyberschool
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Fifty-third Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3618 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53216 Wisconsin

53216, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Academy (Closed 2012)
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Douglass Elementary School (Closed 2007)
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Dubois High School (Closed 2011)
4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Gr: 9-12
Khamit Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4714 W Fond Du Lac Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 445-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Milwaukee Spectrum School (Closed 2009)
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Robinson Middle School (Closed 2006)
3245 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-2000
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Special Services Site-ecc (Closed 2013)
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Special Services Sites-rcc (Closed 2013)
6620 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 475-8114
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53216, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53216, WI include Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Carson Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 53216?
6 public middle schools are located in 53216.
What is the racial composition of students in 53216?
53216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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