For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,371 students in 53209, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI are Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee, Glen Hills Middle School and Barbee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53209, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3517a W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Glen Hills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Gr: 4-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Gr: PK-7 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thurston Woods Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI include Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee, Glen Hills Middle School and Barbee Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53209?
5 public middle schools are located in 53209.
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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