For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,559 students in 53223, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Middle/high, Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Morse Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Middle/high, Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53223?
5 public middle schools are located in 53223.
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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