Best Public Middle Schools in 53218 (Milwaukee, WI) (2026)

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Best 53218 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,193 students in 53218, WI.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Craig Montessori School and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 53218 have an score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and score of 8% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53218, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
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7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197

Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Craig Montessori School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200

Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus

Charter School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
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5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000

Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Congress Elementary School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
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5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300

Gr: PK-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Grantosa Drive Elementary School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
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4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400

Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Lancaster Elementary School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
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4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500

Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53218 Wisconsin

53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Carmen Middle School Of Science And Technology South Campus (Closed 2023)

1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444

Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Hampton Avenue Day Care (Closed 2005)

5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020

Gr: PK-K | 7 students

Madison High School (Closed 2009)

8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100

Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Northwest Secondary School (Closed 2014)

5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100

Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Silver Spring Neighborhood (Closed 2011)

5460 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Craig Montessori School and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.

How many public middle schools are located in 53218?

6 public middle schools are located in 53218.

What is the racial composition of students in 53218?

53218 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).