For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,110 students in 53204, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI are United Community Center Acosta Middle School and La Causa Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI include United Community Center Acosta Middle School and La Causa Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53204?
3 public charter schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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