For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,608 students in 53223, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Middle/high, Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53223 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53223, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Deer Middle/high
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Morse Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53223, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Gr: 5-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
Gr: 9-12
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 438-5200
Gr: 11-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9155 North 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-1111
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 233-8173
Gr: PK-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 98:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Middle/high, Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53223?
5 public middle schools are located in 53223.
What is the racial composition of students in 53223?
53223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.