For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,109 students in 53226, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 895 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in 53226, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53226, WI are Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53226, WI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Gr: K-12
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Passage Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Gr: 7-9
River Hills School (Catc) (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Tosa School Of The Trades (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Gr: 11-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53226, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53226, WI include Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53226?
5 public schools are located in 53226.
What percentage of students in 53226 go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in 53226 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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