For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 878 students in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Washington Park are Transition High School, Westside Academy and Bethune Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Transition High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 212-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1940 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee, WI include Transition High School, Westside Academy and Bethune Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Washington Park, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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