Best 53218 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 36%), 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53218 Wisconsin

53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5460 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950
Gr: 6-8

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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