For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,178 students in 53217, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53217, WI are Bayside Middle School, Whitefish Bay Middle School and Maple Dale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53217 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53217, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53217, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Grades: 5-8
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Whitefish Bay Middle School
(Math: 68% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 4-8
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53217, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53217, WI include Bayside Middle School, Whitefish Bay Middle School and Maple Dale School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53217?
3 public middle schools are located in 53217.
What is the racial composition of students in 53217?
53217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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