For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,520 students in 53217, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,773 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 53217, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53217, WI are Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53217, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Grades: 5-8
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Whitefish Bay High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Grades: PK-3
| 221 students
Rank: #66.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Grades: 4-8
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Nicolet High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53217, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53217, WI include Richards Elementary School, Stormonth Elementary School and Bayside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53217?
8 public schools are located in 53217.
What percentage of students in 53217 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 53217 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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