For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,730 students in 53228, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 398 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 53228, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53228, WI are Whitnall High School, Whitnall Middle School and Alcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53228 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53228, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53228, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitnall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Whitnall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8650
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Core4
Charter School
5000 S 116th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8404
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 525-8404
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53228, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53228, WI include Whitnall High School, Whitnall Middle School and Alcott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53228?
4 public schools are located in 53228.
What percentage of students in 53228 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 53228 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53228?
53228 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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