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Best 53206 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,709 students in 53206, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,901 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 53206, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53206, WI are Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, Hopkins Lloyd Community School and North Division High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53206 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53206, 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 53206, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova-northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 874-0283
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hopkins Lloyd Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 W Hopkins St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Division High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 W Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Auer Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2319 W Auer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Keefe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3239 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Andrew S Douglas Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2308 W Nash St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Gordon Learning Center
921 W Meinecke Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 252-0350
Gr: PK | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53206, WI?
How many public schools are located in 53206?
10 public schools are located in 53206.
What percentage of students in 53206 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 53206 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53206?
53206 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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