For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,309 students in 53204, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,852 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 53204, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53204, WI are South Accelerated Academy, United Community Center Acosta Middle School and Vieau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Forest Home Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Hayes Bilingual School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Rogers Street Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #88.
Bradley Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #99.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kagel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Grades: PK-7
| 215 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
South Division High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #1212.
La Causa Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1313.
Allen-field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Grades: PK-8
| 1,360 students
53204, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Kosciuszko Montessori (Closed 2015)
Charter School
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Grades: PK-3
| 166 students
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Milwaukee Community Cyber High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
131 S 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53204, WI include South Accelerated Academy, United Community Center Acosta Middle School and Vieau Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53204?
14 public schools are located in 53204.
What percentage of students in 53204 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 53204 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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