For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,534 students in 53222, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53222, WI are Whitman Middle School and Milwaukee School Of Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53222 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53222, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53222, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53222, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53222, WI include Whitman Middle School and Milwaukee School Of Languages.
How many public middle schools are located in 53222?
2 public middle schools are located in 53222.
What is the racial composition of students in 53222?
53222 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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