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Best 53223 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,551 students in 53223, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,112 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 53223, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in 53223, WI are Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 53223 have an score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53223, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53223, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Brown Deer Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
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5757 W Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #22.

Brown Deer Middle/high

(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
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8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-7000

Gr: 6-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Barton Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5700 W Green Tree Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3900

Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Green Tree Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500

Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Thoreau Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
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7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800

Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

Morse Middle School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
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6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #77.

Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
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7900 W Acacia St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3800

Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53223, WI?

The top-ranked public schools in 53223, WI include Brown Deer Elementary School, Brown Deer Middle/high and Barton Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 53223?

7 public schools are located in 53223.

What percentage of students in 53223 go to public school?

75% of all K-12 students in 53223 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 53223?

53223 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).