Top Rankings
Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 125 public elementary schools serving 51,550 students in Milwaukee School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
156 Schools
1,605 Schools
# Students
67,498 Students
543,963 Students
# Teachers
3,906 Teachers
40,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#441 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Graduation Rate
65%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.54
# American Indian Students
262 Students
6,631 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5,659 Students
23,666 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18,971 Students
75,746 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
33,623 Students
51,817 Students
% Black Students
50%
10%
# White Students
6,245 Students
355,510 Students
% White Students
9%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
416 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,675 Students
30,050 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,873
35,056
# Students in K Grade:
4,783
52,439
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,849
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,691
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,824
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,645
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,648
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,429
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,542
50,043
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,900
51,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,315
4,397
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,986
4,257
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,195
4,318
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,818
4,773
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,269 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,547 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,301 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$1,252 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,269
$16,831
Spending / Student
$18,547
$16,804
Best Milwaukee School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Maryland Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Bay View Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee German Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Golda Meir School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #66.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Fernwood Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Rank: #88.
Highland Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #1010.
Milwaukee French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N 52nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 874-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1111.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1313.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1414.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1515.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 647 students
Rank: #1616.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #1717.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 985 students
Rank: #1818.
Ideal
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1919.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2020.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #2121.
Macdowell Montessori School K3-12
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6415 W Mount Vernon Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 935-1400
Grades: PK-12
| 854 students
Rank: #2222.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2323.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2424.
Burdick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Rank: #2525.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Rank: #2626.
Lowell International Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2727.
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #2828.
Milwaukee Parkside School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #2929.
Garland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Engleburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N 91st St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Zablocki Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 294-2200
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 294-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #3232.
Vieau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #3333.
Whitman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #3434.
Alcott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Fratney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
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