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Best 53226 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 412 students in 53226, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53226, WI are Wauwatosa Montessori School, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy and Vel R Phillips School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53226, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Quick Facts
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Gr: K-12
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Gr: 7-9
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
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 middle schools in 53226, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53226, WI include Wauwatosa Montessori School, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy and Vel R Phillips School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53226?
3 public middle schools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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