For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,550 students in 53204, WI (there are , serving 3,902 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 53204, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53204, WI are South Accelerated Academy, United Community Center Acosta Middle School and Vieau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 773-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Vieau Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
823 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Forest Home Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hayes Bilingual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Bradley Technology High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 212-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kagel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Mineral St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
South Division High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Allen-field Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Lapham Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53204, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Gr: 9-12
621 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53204, WI include South Accelerated Academy, United Community Center Acosta Middle School and Vieau Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53204?
14 public schools are located in 53204.
What percentage of students in 53204 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 53204 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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