For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 799 students in the neighborhood of Sherman Park, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Sherman Park are Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street and Townsend Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sherman Park, 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 16% (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 Sherman Park, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 159:1
Rank: #22.
Townsend Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Park, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sherman Park, Milwaukee, WI include Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street and Townsend Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman Park, Milwaukee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherman Park, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sherman Park, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Sherman 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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