For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,062 students in 53224, WI (there are , serving 1,868 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 53224, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53224, WI are Stuart Elementary School, Darrell Lynn Hines Academy and Bruce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53224 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53224, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53224, WI 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 393-3700
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 393-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7151 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6453 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 393-2100
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 393-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8251 N Celina St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262) 236-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262) 236-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harold S Vincent School Of Agricultural Science
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262) 236-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(262) 236-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maple Tree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6644 N 107th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 578-5100
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 578-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Vincent Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
7501 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 773-9858
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 773-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53224, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Enterprise Vocational & Trng High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8920 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 362-9710
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 362-9710
Gr: 11-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53224, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53224, WI include Stuart Elementary School, Darrell Lynn Hines Academy and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53224?
7 public schools are located in 53224.
What percentage of students in 53224 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 53224 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53224?
53224 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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