For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,702 students in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Bay View are Downtown Montessori, Humboldt Park Elementary School and Milwaukee Parkside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Bay View High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2751 S Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee, WI include Downtown Montessori, Humboldt Park Elementary School and Milwaukee Parkside School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Bay View, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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