For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,803 students in 53233, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 53233, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53233, WI are Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth, Highland Community School and Milwaukee High School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53233 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53233, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53233, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Grades: PK-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #55.
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 304-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 304-6800
Grades: PK-12
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4340
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4340
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
53233, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
1706 West Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 935-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9390
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9390
Grades: 11-12
| 148 students
2430 West Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Project School To Work (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Project Stay Project Success Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2020 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2024
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2024
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53233, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53233, WI include Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth, Highland Community School and Milwaukee High School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 53233?
6 public schools are located in 53233.
What percentage of students in 53233 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 53233 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53233?
53233 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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