For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 714 students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Hillside are Alliance School Of Milwaukee, Elm Creative Arts Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillside, 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 8% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Hillside, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee, WI include Alliance School Of Milwaukee, Elm Creative Arts Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Hillside, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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