For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 884 students in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Harambee are Holmes Elementary School, King Jr Elementary School and King International Baccalaureate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
King International Baccalaureate Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee, WI include Holmes Elementary School, King Jr Elementary School and King International Baccalaureate Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Harambee, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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