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)
(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%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 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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