Best 51��s in 53212 (Milwaukee, WI) (2025-26)

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Best 53212 Wisconsin 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,747 students in 53212, WI (there are , serving 3,292 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 53212, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in 53212, WI are Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 53212 have an score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53212, WI 51��s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Golda Meir School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
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1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500

Gr: 3-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #22.

Fratney Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100

Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.

Holmes Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300

Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.

King Jr Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500

Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.

Riverwest Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.

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Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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4200 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452

Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #77.

Carver Academy

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
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1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500

Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.

Gaenslen Elementary School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
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1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700

Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.

King International Baccalaureate Middle School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
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121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200

Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in 53212 Wisconsin

53212, Wisconsin 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Aurora Weier Edl Cente High School (Closed 2008)

2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398

Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Community Trade And Bus Cntr (Ctbc) Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608

Gr: 9-10 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Garden Homes Montessori (Closed 2012)

2475 West Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024

Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 149:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Garfield Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2215 N 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200

Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Guadalupe Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2015)

2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-4533

Gr: PK | 55 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Lad Lake Ultra (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 332-2675

Gr: 6-12 | 6 students

Malcolm X Academy (Closed 2008)

2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8600

Gr: 7-11 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Nova Technical Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Vocational School

225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 301-6592

Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Palmer Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500

Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Preparatory School For Global Leadership (Closed 2010)

1916 N Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380

Gr: 6-10 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Transition Success High School (Closed 2012)

4200 North Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 229-0708

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53212, WI?

The top ranked public schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 53212?

9 public schools are located in 53212.

What percentage of students in 53212 go to public school?

53% of all K-12 students in 53212 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 53212?

53212 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).