Best Public Middle Schools in 53209 (Milwaukee, WI) (2025-26)

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Best 53209 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,281 students in 53209, WI.

The top ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI are Glen Hills Middle School, Thurston Woods Elementary School and Milwaukee Excellence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 53209 have an score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53209, WI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Glen Hills Middle School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
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2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160

Gr: 4-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Thurston Woods Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800

Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Milwaukee Excellence Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
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4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188

Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1

Rank: #44.

Obama School Of Career And Technical Education

(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
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5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900

Gr: PK-12 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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53209, Wisconsin 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Achievement Center (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398

Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Agape Center Academy Excel Part (Closed 2008)

5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624

Gr: 1-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Carleton Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300

Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960

Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 91%

Daniels University Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)

4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000

Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624

Gr: 1-8 | 176 students

Edison Middle School (Closed 2008)

5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400

Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Good Hope Elementary School (Closed 2004)

2315 W Good Hope Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7180

Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Hr Academy Middle School (Closed 2007)

1220 W Atkinson
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 374-1500

Gr: 8 | 14 students

Hr Academyglobal Awareness High School (Closed 2023)

4858 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800

Gr: 6-8 | 1 student

Hr Educational Complex (Closed 2010)

3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800

Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Hr Educational Possentem Middle School (Closed 2007)

3500 W Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 466-1800

Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Lady Pitts (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2900

Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Learning Enterprise Of Wi (Closed 2006)

4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9500

Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Maasai Institute High School (Closed 2009)

4744 N 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 755-7810

Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

North Point Lighthouse Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

4200 W Douglas Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-5339

Gr: PK-7 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1

Northern Star School (Closed 2011)

5075 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000

Gr: 6-9

Nova Middle School (Closed 2010)

2320 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 438-8320

Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Obama Elementary School (Closed 2015)

5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5000

Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Philipp Elementary School (Closed 2007)

4310 N 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-8700

Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI?

The top ranked public middle schools in 53209, WI include Glen Hills Middle School, Thurston Woods Elementary School and Milwaukee Excellence Charter School.

How many public middle schools are located in 53209?

4 public middle schools are located in 53209.

What is the racial composition of students in 53209?

53209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).