Best Public Schools in 53226 (Milwaukee, WI) (2025-26)

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Best 53226 Wisconsin Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,133 students in 53226, WI (there are , serving 874 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 53226, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in 53226, WI are Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 53226 have an score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53226, WI Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Mckinley Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1500

Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Wauwatosa Montessori School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300

Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #33.

Underwood Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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11132 W Potter Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1700

Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #44.

Wauwatosa Virtual Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000

Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #55.

Vel R Phillips School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857

Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53226 Wisconsin

53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795

Gr: K-12

Detention Center (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857

Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Passage Middle School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122

Gr: 7-9

River Hills School (Catc) (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537

Gr: 1-12 | 1 student

Tosa School Of The Trades (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012

Gr: 11-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53226, WI?

The top ranked public schools in 53226, WI include Mckinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa Montessori School and Underwood Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 53226?

5 public schools are located in 53226.

What percentage of students in 53226 go to public school?

56% of all K-12 students in 53226 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 53226?

53226 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).