For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,142 students in 53227, WI (there are , serving 671 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 53227, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53227, WI are Mitchell Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Irving Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53227 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53227, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53227, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 S 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10230 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9501 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8516 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53227, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53227, WI include Mitchell Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Irving Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53227?
6 public schools are located in 53227.
What percentage of students in 53227 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 53227 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53227?
53227 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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