For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,211 students in 53212, WI.
The top-ranked public high school in 53212, WI is Golda Meir School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 53212 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53212 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golda Meir School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53212, WI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Gr: 3-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
53212, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Gr: 9-10 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2475 West Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 149:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2215 N 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-4533
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-4533
Gr: PK | 55 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Lad Lake Ultra (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 332-2675
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 332-2675
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8600
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8600
Gr: 7-11 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Nova Technical Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 301-6592
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 301-6592
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1916 N Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380
Gr: 6-10 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4200 North Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 229-0708
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 229-0708
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53212, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School.
How many public high schools are located in 53212?
1 public high schools are located in 53212.
What is the racial composition of students in 53212?
53212 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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