For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,646 students in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Rufus King are King International and Barbee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King International
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #22.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee, WI include King International and Barbee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Rufus King, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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