For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 274 students in 53226, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53226, WI are Wauwatosa Virtual Academy and Vel R Phillips School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53226 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53226, WI Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 high schools in 53226, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53226, WI include Wauwatosa Virtual Academy and Vel R Phillips School.
How many public high schools are located in 53226?
2 public high schools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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