For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 633 students in 53206, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53206, WI are Lafollette Elementary School, Andrew S Douglas Middle School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53206 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53206, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53206, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3239 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Andrew S Douglas Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2308 W Nash St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53206, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53206, WI include Lafollette Elementary School, Andrew S Douglas Middle School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53206?
3 public middle schools are located in 53206.
What is the racial composition of students in 53206?
53206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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