For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,301 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Capitol Heights are Craig Montessori School and Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4141 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2300
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, WI include Craig Montessori School and Marshall High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Capitol Heights, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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