For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,747 students in 53212, WI (there are , serving 2,706 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 53212, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53212, WI are Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53212 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53212, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #22.
Fratney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Riverwest Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Southeastern
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gaenslen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 677 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
King International Baccalaureate Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
53212, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Grades: 9-10
| 63 students
2475 West Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
2215 N 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-4533
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-4533
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Lad Lake Ultra (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 332-2675
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 332-2675
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8600
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8600
Grades: 7-11
| 413 students
Nova Technical Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 301-6592
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 301-6592
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
1916 N Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380
Grades: 6-10
| 43 students
4200 North Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 229-0708
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 229-0708
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53212, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53212?
9 public schools are located in 53212.
What percentage of students in 53212 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 53212 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53212?
53212 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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