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Best 53207 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,260 students in 53207, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,901 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 53207, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53207, WI are Whittier Elementary School, Downtown Montessori and Bay View Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53207 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53207, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53207, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2507 S Graham Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Riley Dual Language Montessori School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 902-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Bay View High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53207, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53207, WI include Whittier Elementary School, Downtown Montessori and Bay View Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in 53207?
11 public schools are located in 53207.
What percentage of students in 53207 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 53207 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53207?
53207 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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