For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,033 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Uptown are Milwaukee French Immersion and Whs Information Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Uptown, Milwaukee, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee French Immersion
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Whs Information Technology
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-5900
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee, WI include Milwaukee French Immersion and Whs Information Technology.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Uptown, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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