For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,160 students in 53204, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI are United Community Center Acosta Middle School and La Causa Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53204, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Gr: 9-12
621 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI include United Community Center Acosta Middle School and La Causa Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53204?
3 public charter schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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