For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,469 students in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Root Creek are Honey Creek Elementary School, Wedgewood Park School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Wedgewood Park School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6215 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI include Honey Creek Elementary School, Wedgewood Park School and Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Root Creek, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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