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Best 53404 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,388 students in 53404, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI are Gilmore Fine Arts School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Racine Alternative Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53404, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Gr: K-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI include Gilmore Fine Arts School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Racine Alternative Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 53404?
5 public middle schools are located in 53404.
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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