For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,605 students in 53223, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Middle/high, Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Morse Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 429 students
53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
Banner School Of Milwaukee (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
King's Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Grades: 11-12
| 175 students
9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Universal Academy For The College Bound (Closed 2018)
Charter School
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Grades: PK-12
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Middle/high, Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53223?
5 public middle schools are located in 53223.
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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