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Best 53212 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,998 students in 53212, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53212, WI are Golda Meir School, Holmes Elementary School and King Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53212 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53212, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Gr: 3-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Southeastern
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Carver Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gaenslen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
King International Baccalaureate Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53212 Wisconsin

53212, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aurora Weier Edl Cente High School (Closed 2008)
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Community Trade And Bus Cntr (Ctbc) Elementary School (Closed 2007)
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Gr: 9-10 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Garden Homes Montessori (Closed 2012)
2475 West Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 149:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Garfield Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2215 N 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Guadalupe Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2015)
2669 N Richards St
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
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Malcolm X Academy (Closed 2008)
2760 N 1st St
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
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Palmer Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Preparatory School For Global Leadership (Closed 2010)
1916 N Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380
Gr: 6-10 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Transition Success High School (Closed 2012)
4200 North Holton St
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 middle schools in 53212, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School, Holmes Elementary School and King Jr Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53212?
7 public middle schools are located in 53212.
What is the racial composition of students in 53212?
53212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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