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Best 53210 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,463 students in 53210, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,258 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 53210, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53210, WI are Milwaukee French Immersion, Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53210 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53210, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53210, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee French Immersion
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2703 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 263-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Whs Information Technology
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 875-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clarke Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2816 W Clarke St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 267-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5110 W Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Cent Er
Alternative School
2825 N 30th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-1600
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Next Door Charter
Charter School
2545 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 562-2929
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53210, WI?
How many public schools are located in 53210?
9 public schools are located in 53210.
What percentage of students in 53210 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 53210 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53210?
53210 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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