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Best 53212 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 (2025)

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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