For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 381 students in 53207, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53207, WI are Whittier Elementary School and Downtown Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53207 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53207, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53207, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
53207, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Fritsche (Leap) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
Gr: 6-8
2751 South Lenox St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2156 South 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 933-9713
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 933-9713
Gr: 9-12
357 East Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-3956
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-3956
Gr: 1-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
4801 South 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2117
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2117
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53207, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53207, WI include Whittier Elementary School and Downtown Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in 53207?
2 public charter schools are located in 53207.
What is the racial composition of students in 53207?
53207 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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