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Best 53221 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,945 students in 53221, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53221, WI are Cooper Elementary School, Greenfield Middle School and Ideal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53221, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Morgandale Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 S 17th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53221, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53221, WI include Cooper Elementary School, Greenfield Middle School and Ideal.
How many public middle schools are located in 53221?
6 public middle schools are located in 53221.
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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