For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,098 students in 53233, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53233, WI are Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53233 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 53233, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53233, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53233, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53233, WI include Highland Community School and Milwaukee Academy Of Science.
How many public charter schools are located in 53233?
2 public charter schools are located in 53233.
What is the racial composition of students in 53233?
53233 public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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