For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,178 students in 53217, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53217, WI are Bayside Middle School, Whitefish Bay Middle School and Maple Dale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53217, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53217, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53217, WI include Bayside Middle School, Whitefish Bay Middle School and Maple Dale School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53217?
3 public middle schools are located in 53217.
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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