For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,871 students in 53218, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Craig Montessori School and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Craig Montessori School and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 53218?
6 public middle schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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