For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,206 students in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Avenues West are Milwaukee Academy Of Science, Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning and Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 schools in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee, WI include Milwaukee Academy Of Science, Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning and Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Avenues West, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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