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Best 53204 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,763 students in 53204, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,415 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 53204, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53204, WI are South Accelerated Academy, United Community Center Acosta Middle School and Vieau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53204, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Forest Home Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Bradley Technology High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kagel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
South Division High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Allen-field Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53204, WI?
How many public schools are located in 53204?
14 public schools are located in 53204.
What percentage of students in 53204 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 53204 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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