For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,482 students in 53220, WI (there are , serving 355 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 53220, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53220, WI are Edgewood Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53220 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53220, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53220, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4711 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6921 W Coldspring Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-0600
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 S 51st St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 545-2280
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 545-2280
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #66.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Wedgewood Park School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Hamilton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6215 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
53220, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6506 West Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7940
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53220, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53220, WI include Edgewood Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53220?
9 public schools are located in 53220.
What percentage of students in 53220 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 53220 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53220?
53220 public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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