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Best 53205 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,731 students in 53205, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 984 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 53205, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53205, WI are Shalom High School, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street and Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53205 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53205, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53205, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shalom High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1749 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #44.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Brown Street Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2029 N 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Elm Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Siefert Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1547 N 14th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Gr: 1-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1015 N 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-3535
Gr: 12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Starms Early Childhood
2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53205, WI?
How many public schools are located in 53205?
11 public schools are located in 53205.
What percentage of students in 53205 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 53205 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53205?
53205 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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