For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,883 students in 53233, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53233, WI are Highland Community School, Milwaukee Academy Of Science and Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53233 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53233, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53233, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language
(Math: 6% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4340
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4340
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53233, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53233, WI include Highland Community School, Milwaukee Academy Of Science and Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 53233?
4 public middle schools are located in 53233.
What is the racial composition of students in 53233?
53233 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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