For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,237 students in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Metcalfe Park are Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus, Clarke Street Elementary School and Metcalfe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 38% 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 and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clarke Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2816 W Clarke St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 267-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 267-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Door Charter
Charter School
2545 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 562-2929
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 562-2929
Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee, WI include Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus, Clarke Street Elementary School and Metcalfe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Metcalfe Park, 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 and Black).
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