For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,748 students in 53208, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,173 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 53208, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53208, WI are Transition High School, Groppi High School and Woodlands School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53208 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53208, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53208, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transition High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Westside Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1945 N 31st St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Neeskara Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Hawley Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 256-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Story Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlands School - State Street Campus
Charter School
3121 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53208, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53208, WI include Transition High School, Groppi High School and Woodlands School.
How many public schools are located in 53208?
11 public schools are located in 53208.
What percentage of students in 53208 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 53208 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53208?
53208 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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