For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,919 students in 53205, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53205, WI are Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53205 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53205, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53205, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 127:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 159:1
Rank: #44.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Gr: 1-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53205, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2212 North 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Penfield Montessori Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2407 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 345-0608
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2610 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-2678
Gr: 11-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 937-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53205, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53205, WI include Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street, Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street.
How many public middle schools are located in 53205?
5 public middle schools are located in 53205.
What is the racial composition of students in 53205?
53205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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