For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,290 students in 53207, WI (there are , serving 4,765 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 53207, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53207, WI are Whittier Elementary School, Downtown Montessori and Bay View Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53207 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53207, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53207, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Riley Dual Language Montessori School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2424 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 902-7100
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 902-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Bay View High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
53207, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Fritsche (Leap) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
Gr: 6-8
2751 South Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2156 South 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 933-9713
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 933-9713
Gr: 9-12
357 East Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-3956
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-3956
Gr: 1-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
4801 South 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2117
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2117
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53207, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53207, WI include Whittier Elementary School, Downtown Montessori and Bay View Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in 53207?
11 public schools are located in 53207.
What percentage of students in 53207 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 53207 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53207?
53207 public schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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