For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,825 students in 53405, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53405, WI are Walden Iii High School and Starbuck International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53405 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53405, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53405, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Starbuck International School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Gr: K-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53405, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53405, WI include Walden Iii High School and Starbuck International School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53405?
2 public middle schools are located in 53405.
What is the racial composition of students in 53405?
53405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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