For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,167 students in 53211, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53211, WI are Maryland Montessori, Shorewood Intermediate and Hartford Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53211 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53211, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53211, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maryland Montessori
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2418 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Shorewood Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3830 N Morris Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hartford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2227 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53211, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53211, WI include Maryland Montessori, Shorewood Intermediate and Hartford Avenue Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53211?
3 public middle schools are located in 53211.
What is the racial composition of students in 53211?
53211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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