Best 53217 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,540 students in 53217, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,628 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 53217, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53217, WI are Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53217, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Whitefish Bay High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Nicolet High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Gr: 9-12 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53217, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53217, WI include Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53217?
8 public schools are located in 53217.
What percentage of students in 53217 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 53217 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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