For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,852 students in 53208, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,261 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 53208, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53208, WI are Transition High School, Groppi High School and Woodlands School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53208, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Transition High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 525 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Neeskara Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Hawley Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlands School - State Street Campus
Charter School
3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
53208, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 112 students
5225 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8464
Grades: PK
| 151 students
2004 N 33rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 871-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 847-0632
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-0160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3134 West State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 342-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
1312 North 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Westside I Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students
2708 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Yw Global Career Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4610 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 607-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53208, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53208, WI include Transition High School, Groppi High School and Woodlands School.
How many public schools are located in 53208?
11 public schools are located in 53208.
What percentage of students in 53208 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 53208 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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