For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 880 students in 53220, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53220, WI are Whitman Elementary School and Wedgewood Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53220 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53220, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53220, WI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Wedgewood Park School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
53220, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6506 West Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7940
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7940
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53220, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53220, WI include Whitman Elementary School and Wedgewood Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53220?
2 public middle schools are located in 53220.
What is the racial composition of students in 53220?
53220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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