For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 642 students in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Westown are Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth and Tenor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 N 8th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 298-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Tenor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Vel R Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 431-4371
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 431-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Alternative School
1015 N 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-3535
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-3535
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee, WI include Project Stay-supporting Teachers And Youth and Tenor High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Westown, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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