For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,160 students in 53204, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI are United Community Center Acosta Middle School and La Causa Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53204, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53204, WI Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Guadalupe
Charter School
1028 S 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-6441
Gr: PK-8 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53204, Wisconsin 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
971 W Windlake Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
809 West Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-5980
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
131 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 308-1230
Gr: 9-12
621 S 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 224-1066
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
615 W Washington St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 649-4923
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53204, WI include United Community Center Acosta Middle School and La Causa Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53204?
3 public charter schools are located in 53204.
What is the racial composition of students in 53204?
53204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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