For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,631 students in 53404, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI are Gilmore Fine Arts School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Racine Alternative Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Gr: K-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI include Gilmore Fine Arts School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Racine Alternative Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 53404?
5 public middle schools are located in 53404.
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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