For the 2025 school year, there are 279 public schools serving 123,765 students in Milwaukee County, WI (there are , serving 47,827 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Milwaukee County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Milwaukee County, WI are Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Milwaukee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Milwaukee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6972
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 W College Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Atwater Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6962
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Whitefish Bay High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7390
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1144 E Henry Clay St
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Hales Corners Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11320 W Janesville Rd
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Willow Glen Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 E Bolivar Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 W Marquette Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Enfield Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Country Dale Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7380 S North Cape Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Southwood Glen Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9090 S 35th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5145 S 116th St
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10420 S Mcgraw Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6240
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6927 Maple Ter
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Carollton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8965 S Carollton Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6290
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Franklin High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8222 S 51st St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3871 E Bluestem Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6220
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8885 S 68th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-7630
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-7630
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
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Milwaukee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Gr: PK-8
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Afro Urban Institute High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 85
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 98%
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 97%
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Gr: 5-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 163:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Centro Hispano High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1645 South 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: K-12
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 94%
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Gr: 9-10 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 98%
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 91%
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Gr: 9-12
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milwaukee County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Milwaukee County, WI include Wauwatosa Stem, Lincoln Elementary School and Richards Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Milwaukee County?
279 public schools are located in Milwaukee County.
What percentage of students in Milwaukee County go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Milwaukee County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee County?
Milwaukee County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Milwaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Milwaukee County include: Oak Creek West Middle School vs. Oak Creek East Middle School, Oak Creek East Middle School vs. Oak Creek West Middle School, Hales Corners Elementary School vs. Edgerton Elementary School
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