For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,818 students in 53233, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53233, WI are Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53233 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53233, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53233, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
53233, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1706 West Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 935-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9390
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9390
Gr: 11-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2430 West Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Project School To Work (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
609 North 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9330
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12
2020 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2024
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 937-2024
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53233, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53233, WI include Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy Of Science.
How many public charter schools are located in 53233?
2 public charter schools are located in 53233.
What is the racial composition of students in 53233?
53233 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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