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Best 53215 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,791 students in 53215, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,703 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 53215, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53215, WI are Lad Lake Synergy School, Veritas High School and Escuela Verde. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53215 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53215, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53215, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Veritas High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Escuela Verde
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3628 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 988-7960
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Seeds Of Health Elementary Program
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-0726
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 455-3539
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Stellar Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2431 S 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 210-2507
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Zablocki Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 294-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Greenfield Bilingual
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1711 S 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Grandview High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2745 S 13th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-1168
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
U S Grant School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Audubon Technology And Communication High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 S 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Curtin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Doerfler Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 W Scott St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Pulaski High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Audubon Technology And Communication Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 S 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Manitoba Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Carmen Middle School South
Charter School
2433 S 15th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 310-8056
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53215, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53215, WI include Lad Lake Synergy School, Veritas High School and Escuela Verde.
How many public schools are located in 53215?
20 public schools are located in 53215.
What percentage of students in 53215 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 53215 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53215?
53215 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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