Best Public Schools in 53223 (Milwaukee, WI) (2025-26)

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Best 53223 Wisconsin Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,589 students in 53223, WI (there are , serving 1,056 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 53223, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 53223 have an score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and score of 14% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53223, WI Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Brown Deer Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
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5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Brown Deer Middle/high

(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
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8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000

Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #33.

Barton Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900

Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Green Tree Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500

Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Thoreau Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
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7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800

Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

Morse Middle School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
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6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
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7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800

Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53223 Wisconsin

53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Algonquin Elementary School (Closed 2008)

7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705

Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Banner School Of Milwaukee (Closed 2016)

7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510

Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Brown Deer Middle School (Closed 2014)

5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900

Gr: 5-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Burroughs Middle School (Closed 2013)

6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Community High School (Closed 2018)

6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200

Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Daniel Webster Secondary School (Closed 2020)

6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500

Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Foster & Williams High Charter Of The Visual Arts (Closed 2011)

Charter School

6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898

Gr: 9-12

Happy Hill Elementary School (Closed 2007)

7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700

Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

King's Academy (Closed 2023)

7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100

Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Milwaukee School Of Entrepreneurship (Closed 2014)

6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200

Gr: 11-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Satori Middle School (Closed 2013)

9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111

Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Universal Academy For The College Bound (Closed 2018)

6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173

Gr: PK-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 98:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53223, WI?

The top ranked public schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 53223?

7 public schools are located in 53223.

What percentage of students in 53223 go to public school?

77% of all K-12 students in 53223 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 53223?

53223 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).