Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI (2026)

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Best Riverwest Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 646 students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.

The top-ranked public middle school in Riverwest is Gaenslen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI public middle school have an score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and score of 5% (versus the 36% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gaenslen Elementary School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
:

Bottom 50%

1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700

Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI?

The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI include Gaenslen Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?

1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee?

the neighborhood of Riverwest, Milwaukee public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).