For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,185 students in 53226, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 952 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in 53226, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53226, WI are Wauwatosa Montessori School, Mckinley Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53226, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3310
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Passage Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
River Hills School (Catc) (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Tosa School Of The Trades (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Grades: 11-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53226, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53226, WI include Wauwatosa Montessori School, Mckinley Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53226?
5 public schools are located in 53226.
What percentage of students in 53226 go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in 53226 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public schools minority enrollment is 45% 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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