For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 758 students in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public school in Fernwood is Fernwood Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee, WI include Fernwood Montessori.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Fernwood, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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