For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,227 students in 53222, WI (there are 11 private schools, serving 3,215 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 53222, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53222, WI are Milwaukee German Immersion, West High School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53222 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53222, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53222, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee German Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11400 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 N 94th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Eighty-first Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2964 N 81st St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
53222, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upgrade Media Arts Schools (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
11220 West Burleigh Street, Su
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53222, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53222, WI include Milwaukee German Immersion, West High School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53222?
7 public schools are located in 53222.
What percentage of students in 53222 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 53222 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53222?
53222 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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