For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,366 students in 53222, WI (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,880 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 53222, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53222, WI are West High School, Milwaukee German Immersion and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53222 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53222, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53222, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11400 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Whitman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 N 94th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #77.
Eighty-first Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2964 N 81st St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
53222, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capitol West Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3939 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53222, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53222, WI include West High School, Milwaukee German Immersion and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53222?
7 public schools are located in 53222.
What percentage of students in 53222 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 53222 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53222?
53222 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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