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Best South Milwaukee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,783 students in South Milwaukee, WI (there are , serving 596 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Milwaukee, WI are E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in South Milwaukee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 South Milwaukee, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E W Luther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Marion Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Rawson Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-2904
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Blakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
South Milwaukee High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
South Milwaukee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 15th Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
(414) 766-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in South Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in South Milwaukee, WI include E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Milwaukee?
6 public schools are located in South Milwaukee.
What percentage of students in South Milwaukee go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Milwaukee?
South Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in South Milwaukee are often viewed compared to one another?

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