For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,193 students in 53218, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Craig Montessori School and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #66.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Grades: PK-K
| 7 students
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Grades: 12
| 2 students
5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 327 students
5460 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Craig Montessori School and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 53218?
6 public middle schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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