For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 642 students in the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin Heights are Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Auer Avenue Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 874-0283
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 874-0283
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Auer Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2308 W Nash St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, WI include Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Auer Avenue Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Franklin Heights, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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