For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,051 students in 53215, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53215, WI are Lad Lake Synergy School, Seeds Of Health Elementary Program and Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53215 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53215, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53215, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Seeds Of Health Elementary Program
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1445 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-0726
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-0726
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Bilingual
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1711 S 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
U S Grant School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2920 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8000
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Curtin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3450 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Doerfler Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3014 W Scott St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-9500
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Audubon Technology And Communication Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 S 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Manitoba Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4040 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8600
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Carmen Middle School South
Charter School
2433 S 15th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 310-8056
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 310-8056
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53215, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53215, WI include Lad Lake Synergy School, Seeds Of Health Elementary Program and Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes.
How many public middle schools are located in 53215?
10 public middle schools are located in 53215.
What is the racial composition of students in 53215?
53215 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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