For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,130 students in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Silver Spring are Kilbourn Elementary School, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School and Rocketship Transformation Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5354 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 586 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
James Madison Academic Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Kluge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5760 N 67th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI include Kilbourn Elementary School, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School and Rocketship Transformation Prep.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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