5.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

254 schools · 170 Elementary · 12 Middle · 50 High · 22 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 178

Private: 76

Districts: 16

Avg Rating: 5.6/10

Estimated Scores: 31%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.6/10
Median household income: $61,873
Median home value: $209,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 45%

How Milwaukee compares

Wisconsin rank

#289 of 324

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Wisconsin avg (6.4)

Median household income

$62k

79% of Wisconsin median

Schools in this city

250

About Schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee's public school landscape spans 176 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The citywide average sits at 5.2 out of 10, which reflects the genuine performance spread parents should expect when comparing schools. That average masks real variation — from high-performing outliers to schools well below the midpoint — so drilling into individual school scores matters more than relying on city-wide impressions.

Strong options exist but require active searching. Only 14 schools, about 8% of ranked public schools, score 7 or higher out of 10. Bayside Middle leads the city at 9.3, the highest score among ranked public schools. Bruce Guadalupe follows at the elementary level with a 9.1, and Carmen Middle School South rounds out the top middle school options at 8.8. At the high school level, Escuela Verde and Reagan College Preparatory High both score 8.3, making them the standout choices for families planning ahead for secondary education. These five schools represent the top tier in a city where competition for strong placements is real.

Charter and choice schools appear prominently among the top performers. Bruce Guadalupe and Carmen Middle School South are charter schools, and Escuela Verde operates as a project-based, environmentally focused school. Reagan College Preparatory High carries a college-prep focus through its name and curriculum structure. Parents should verify enrollment processes early — Milwaukee's school choice landscape means top schools often have application windows, lotteries, or residency considerations that vary by school type.

Practically speaking, parents researching Milwaukee should filter first by schools scoring 7 or above, then cross-reference location, grade range, and enrollment eligibility. With fewer than one in ten ranked schools clearing that threshold, starting the search early gives families the best shot at securing a seat in a high-performing program. School scores reflect tested academic performance, so pairing scores with a school visit and current enrollment data from the district gives the clearest picture before making a decision.

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Elementary Schools

170 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bruce Guadalupe 1,410 students · Pre-K–8th	1,410	Pre-K–8th	9.1
2	Stormonth Elementary 481 students · Pre-K–4th	481	Pre-K–4th	8.2
3	Lowell International Elementary 206 students · Pre-K–5th	206	Pre-K–5th	7.9
4	IDEAL 216 students · Pre-K–8th	216	Pre-K–8th	7.3
5	Highland Community School 414 students · Pre-K–8th	414	Pre-K–8th	7.1
6	Bay View Montessori School 484 students · Pre-K–8th	484	Pre-K–8th	7.0
7	Milwaukee German Immersion 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	6.8
8	Milwaukee Parkside School 853 students · Pre-K–8th	853	Pre-K–8th	6.8
9	Zablocki Elementary 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	6.6
10	Maryland Montessori 515 students · Pre-K–8th	515	Pre-K–8th	6.5
11	Downtown Montessori 239 students · Pre-K–8th	239	Pre-K–8th	6.3
12	Stellar Collegiate Charter School 217 students · Pre-K–5th	217	Pre-K–5th	6.3
13	Fairview Elementary 628 students · Pre-K–8th	628	Pre-K–8th	6.3
14	Bryant Elementary 197 students · Pre-K–5th	197	Pre-K–5th	6.2
15	Goodrich Elementary 288 students · Pre-K–5th	288	Pre-K–5th	6.2
16	Stuart Elementary 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	6.2
17	Westside Academy 157 students · Pre-K–5th	157	Pre-K–5th	6.2
18	Clement Avenue Elementary 259 students · Pre-K–8th	259	Pre-K–8th	6.1
19	Fernwood Montessori 772 students · Pre-K–8th	772	Pre-K–8th	6.1
20	Holmes Elementary 289 students · Pre-K–8th	289	Pre-K–8th	6.1
21	Kluge Elementary 344 students · Pre-K–5th	344	Pre-K–5th	6.1
22	Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies 236 students · Pre-K–8th	236	Pre-K–8th	6.1
23	Academy of Accelerated Learning 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	6.0
24	Honey Creek Elementary 354 students · Pre-K–5th	354	Pre-K–5th	6.0
25	Whittier Elementary 142 students · Pre-K–5th	142	Pre-K–5th	6.0

Show 145 more elementary schools

26	Forest Home Elementary 537 students · Pre-K–5th	537	Pre-K–5th	5.9
27	Bethune Academy 525 students · Pre-K–8th	525	Pre-K–8th	5.9
28	Kilbourn Elementary 258 students · Pre-K–5th	258	Pre-K–5th	5.8
29	Engleburg Elementary 268 students · Pre-K–5th	268	Pre-K–5th	5.7
30	Parkview Elementary 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	5.7
31	Milwaukee Scholars Charter School 769 students · Pre-K–8th	769	Pre-K–8th	5.6
32	Greenfield Bilingual 555 students · Pre-K–8th	555	Pre-K–8th	5.6
33	Jackson Elementary 216 students · Pre-K–5th	216	Pre-K–5th	5.6
34	Bruce Elementary 286 students · Pre-K–5th	286	Pre-K–5th	5.5
35	Milwaukee French Immersion 431 students · Pre-K–5th	431	Pre-K–5th	5.5
36	Allen-Field Elementary 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	5.4
37	Emerson Elementary 202 students · Pre-K–5th	202	Pre-K–5th	5.4
38	Brown Street Academy 204 students · Pre-K–5th	204	Pre-K–5th	5.4
39	Rogers Street Academy 570 students · Pre-K–8th	570	Pre-K–8th	5.4
40	Seeds of Health Elementary Program 377 students · Pre-K–8th	377	Pre-K–8th	5.3
41	Cooper Elementary 459 students · Pre-K–8th	459	Pre-K–8th	5.3
42	Victory Elementary 421 students · Pre-K–8th	421	Pre-K–8th	5.3
43	Barbee Elementary 305 students · Pre-K–6th	305	Pre-K–6th	5.2
44	Lincoln Avenue Elementary 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	5.2
45	Sherman Elementary 242 students · Pre-K–8th	242	Pre-K–8th	5.2
46	Whitman Elementary 331 students · Pre-K–8th	331	Pre-K–8th	5.2
47	U S Grant School 582 students · Pre-K–8th	582	Pre-K–8th	5.1
48	Hampton Elementary 150 students · Pre-K–5th	150	Pre-K–5th	5.1
49	Hawthorne Elementary 285 students · Pre-K–5th	285	Pre-K–5th	5.1
50	Carson Academy 332 students · Pre-K–8th	332	Pre-K–8th	5.1
51	Craig Montessori School 257 students · Pre-K–8th	257	Pre-K–8th	5.0
52	Fifty-Third Street Elementary 330 students · Pre-K–8th	330	Pre-K–8th	5.0
53	Gaenslen Elementary 677 students · Pre-K–8th	677	Pre-K–8th	5.0
54	Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language 491 students · Pre-K–8th	491	Pre-K–8th	5.0
55	Burdick Elementary 495 students · Pre-K–8th	495	Pre-K–8th	4.9
56	Cass Street Elementary 281 students · Pre-K–8th	281	Pre-K–8th	4.9
57	Doerfler Elementary 550 students · Pre-K–8th	550	Pre-K–8th	4.9
58	Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus 509 students · Pre-K–8th	509	Pre-K–8th	4.9
59	Alcott Elementary 268 students · Pre-K–8th	268	Pre-K–8th	4.8
60	Auer Avenue Elementary 187 students · Pre-K–5th	187	Pre-K–5th	4.8
61	Barton Elementary 259 students · Pre-K–5th	259	Pre-K–5th	4.8
62	Clemens Elementary 309 students · Pre-K–5th	309	Pre-K–5th	4.8
63	Eighty-First Street Elementary 358 students · Pre-K–5th	358	Pre-K–5th	4.8
64	Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary 414 students · Pre-K–8th	414	Pre-K–8th	4.8
65	Elm Creative Arts Elementary 319 students · Pre-K–5th	319	Pre-K–5th	4.8
66	Starms Discovery 230 students · 1st–8th	230	1st–8th	4.8
67	Woodlands School 370 students · Pre-K–8th	370	Pre-K–8th	4.7
68	Grantosa Drive Elementary 551 students · Pre-K–8th	551	Pre-K–8th	4.7
69	Humboldt Park Elementary 589 students · Pre-K–8th	589	Pre-K–8th	4.7
70	Keefe Avenue Elementary 127 students · Pre-K–5th	127	Pre-K–5th	4.7
71	Hopkins Lloyd Community School 128 students · Pre-K–5th	128	Pre-K–5th	4.7
72	Rocketship Southside Community Prep 398 students · Pre-K–5th	398	Pre-K–5th	4.6
73	Hayes Bilingual School 638 students · Pre-K–8th	638	Pre-K–8th	4.6
74	Mitchell Elementary 613 students · Pre-K–8th	613	Pre-K–8th	4.6
75	Thoreau Elementary 357 students · Pre-K–8th	357	Pre-K–8th	4.6
76	La Causa Charter School 570 students · Pre-K–8th	570	Pre-K–8th	4.6
77	Siefert Elementary 216 students · Pre-K–5th	216	Pre-K–5th	4.6
78	Browning Elementary 288 students · Pre-K–5th	288	Pre-K–5th	4.5
79	Curtin Elementary 283 students · Pre-K–8th	283	Pre-K–8th	4.5
80	Garland Elementary 536 students · Pre-K–8th	536	Pre-K–8th	4.5
81	Franklin Elementary 344 students · Pre-K–8th	344	Pre-K–8th	4.4
82	Riverwest Elementary 275 students · Pre-K–5th	275	Pre-K–5th	4.4
83	Vieau Elementary 684 students · Pre-K–8th	684	Pre-K–8th	4.4
84	Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus 478 students · Pre-K–8th	478	Pre-K–8th	4.4
85	Carver Academy 297 students · Pre-K–8th	297	Pre-K–8th	4.4
86	Clarke Street Elementary 223 students · Pre-K–8th	223	Pre-K–8th	4.3
87	Congress Elementary 699 students · Pre-K–8th	699	Pre-K–8th	4.3
88	Fratney Elementary 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	4.3
89	River Trail School of Agricultural Science 403 students · Pre-K–8th	403	Pre-K–8th	4.3
90	Lancaster Elementary 331 students · Pre-K–8th	331	Pre-K–8th	4.3
91	Longfellow Elementary 718 students · Pre-K–8th	718	Pre-K–8th	4.3
92	Neeskara Elementary 371 students · Pre-K–5th	371	Pre-K–5th	4.3
93	Riley Dual Language Montessori School 265 students · Pre-K–5th	265	Pre-K–5th	4.3
94	ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes 620 students · Pre-K–8th	620	Pre-K–8th	4.3
95	Manitoba Elementary 445 students · Pre-K–8th	445	Pre-K–8th	4.2
96	Morgandale Elementary 578 students · Pre-K–8th	578	Pre-K–8th	4.2
97	Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 244 students · Pre-K–8th	244	Pre-K–8th	4.1
98	Story Elementary 385 students · Pre-K–8th	385	Pre-K–8th	4.1
99	Kagel Elementary 267 students · Pre-K–8th	267	Pre-K–8th	4.0
100	Maple Tree Elementary 264 students · Pre-K–5th	264	Pre-K–5th	4.0
101	Burbank Elementary 503 students · Pre-K–8th	503	Pre-K–8th	3.9
102	Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 678 students · Pre-K–5th	678	Pre-K–5th	3.9
103	Townsend Street Elementary 299 students · Pre-K–8th	299	Pre-K–8th	3.8
104	King Jr Elementary 298 students · Pre-K–8th	298	Pre-K–8th	3.7
105	Hawley Environmental School 297 students · Pre-K–5th	297	Pre-K–5th	3.7
106	Hi-Mount Elementary 143 students · Pre-K–8th	143	Pre-K–8th	3.7
107	Rocketship Transformation Prep 231 students · Pre-K–5th	231	Pre-K–5th	3.6
108	Hartford Avenue Elementary 380 students · Pre-K–8th	380	Pre-K–8th	3.6
109	LaFollette Elementary 218 students · Pre-K–8th	218	Pre-K–8th	3.6
110	Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	3.6
111	Pratt Elementary 309 students · Pre-K–5th	309	Pre-K–5th	3.5
112	Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street 477 students · Pre-K–8th	477	Pre-K–8th	3.5
113	Darrell Lynn Hines Academy 172 students · Pre-K–8th	172	Pre-K–8th	3.4
114	Starms Early Childhood 269 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	269	Pre-K–Kindergarten	3.4
115	Thurston Woods Elementary 298 students · Pre-K–8th	298	Pre-K–8th	3.4
116	Metcalfe Elementary 342 students · Pre-K–8th	342	Pre-K–8th	3.4
117	Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street 478 students · Pre-K–8th	478	Pre-K–8th	3.4
118	Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	3.4
119	Woodlands School - State Street Campus 198 students · Pre-K–8th	198	Pre-K–8th	3.1
Private Schools 51 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 211 students · Pre-K–8th	211	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Private 152 students · Pre-K–8th	152	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ST MATTHIAS PARISH SCHOOL Private 156 students · Pre-K–8th	156	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	BADER HILLEL ACADEMY Private 155 students · Kindergarten–8th	155	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL Private 193 students · Pre-K–8th	193	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL - EAST CAMPUS Private 68 students · Kindergarten–6th	68	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
7	ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Private 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 187 students · Pre-K–8th	187	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 60 students · Pre-K–8th	60	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 126 students · Pre-K–8th	126	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOOL Private 152 students · Pre-K–8th	152	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	MESSMER SAINT ROSE Private 321 students · Pre-K–8th	321	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL Private 149 students · Pre-K–8th	149	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Private 179 students · Kindergarten–8th	179	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
15	ST PHILIPS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 88 students · Pre-K–8th	88	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	TAMARACK WALDORF SCHOOL Private 206 students · Pre-K–8th	206	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 128 students · Pre-K–8th	128	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	MESSMER ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 315 students · Pre-K–8th	315	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	ST LUCAS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 147 students · Kindergarten–8th	147	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
20	BLESSED SAVIOR SCHOOL-WEST CAMPUS Private 138 students · Kindergarten–8th	138	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
21	ST SAVA ORTHODOX SCHOOL Private 45 students · Pre-K–8th	45	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 143 students · Pre-K–8th	143	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	ST MARGARET MARY Private 130 students · Pre-K–8th	130	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	DIVINE DESTINY SCHOOL Private 46 students · Pre-K–8th	46	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	MT LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 187 students · Pre-K–8th	187	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
26	CITY SCHOOL Private 155 students · Pre-K–8th	155	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
27	NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Private 521 students · Pre-K–8th	521	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
28	MT CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 147 students · Pre-K–8th	147	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 213 students · Pre-K–8th	213	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
30	NORTHWEST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 225 students · Pre-K–8th	225	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
31	CHRIST-ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 200 students · Pre-K–8th	200	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
32	GOOD SHEPHERDS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 85 students · Pre-K–8th	85	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
33	ST JOSAPHAT PARISH SCHOOL Private 178 students · Pre-K–8th	178	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
34	GREATER HOLY TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 435 students · Pre-K–8th	435	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
35	SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 162 students · Pre-K–8th	162	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
36	GRANVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 241 students · Pre-K–8th	241	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
37	ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 268 students · Pre-K–8th	268	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
38	ST MARCUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 852 students · Pre-K–8th	852	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
39	ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 417 students · Pre-K–8th	417	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
40	SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Private 2,264 students · Pre-K–8th	2,264	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
41	ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 213 students · Pre-K–8th	213	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
42	ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Private 482 students · Pre-K–8th	482	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
43	SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Private 463 students · Pre-K–8th	463	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
44	NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY Private 231 students · Kindergarten–8th	231	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
45	HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - SEMPER Private 505 students · Pre-K–8th	505	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
46	NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Private 520 students · Pre-K–8th	520	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
47	MALAIKA EARLY LEARNING CENTER Private 55 students · Pre-K–3rd	55	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
48	HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEUPER Private 508 students · Pre-K–8th	508	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
49	HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: FIDELIS Private 492 students · Pre-K–8th	492	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
50	GARDEN HOMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 233 students · Pre-K–8th	233	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
51	HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - PRIMA Private 519 students · Pre-K–8th	519	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bayside Middle 341 students · 5th–8th	341	5th–8th	9.3
2	Carmen Middle School South 206 students · 6th–8th	206	6th–8th	8.8
3	Roosevelt Middle 225 students · 6th–8th	225	6th–8th	6.2
4	United Community Center Acosta Middle School 180 students · 6th–8th	180	6th–8th	6.0
5	Wedgewood Park School 552 students · 6th–8th	552	6th–8th	5.4
6	Audubon Technology and Communication Middle 368 students · 6th–8th	368	6th–8th	5.2
7	Andrew S Douglas Middle 106 students · 6th–8th	106	6th–8th	5.2
8	Lincoln Middle 308 students · 6th–8th	308	6th–8th	5.1
9	King International Baccalaureate Middle 210 students · 6th–8th	210	6th–8th	5.0
10	Morse Mid 416 students · 6th–8th	416	6th–8th	4.1
11	Southeastern 16 students · 6th–8th	16	6th–8th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Private 175 students · 5th–8th	175	5th–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

50 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Escuela Verde 120 students · 9th–12th	120	9th–12th	8.3
2	Reagan College Preparatory High 1,349 students · 9th–12th	1,349	9th–12th	8.3
3	Lad Lake Synergy School 35 students · 6th–12th	35	6th–12th	8.1
4	Riverside High 1,162 students · 9th–12th	1,162	9th–12th	7.7
5	Groppi High 102 students · 9th–12th	102	9th–12th	7.5
6	King International 1,339 students · 9th–12th	1,339	9th–12th	6.8
7	Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth 78 students · 9th–12th	78	9th–12th	6.7
8	Pulaski High 945 students · 9th–12th	945	9th–12th	6.7
9	Transition High 88 students · 9th–12th	88	9th–12th	6.7
10	South Accelerated Academy 48 students · 9th–12th	48	9th–12th	6.7
11	ASSATA High 116 students · 9th–12th	116	9th–12th	6.6
12	Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee 44 students · 9th–12th	44	9th–12th	6.5
13	Alliance School of Milwaukee 155 students · 9th–12th	155	9th–12th	6.4
14	Hamilton High 1,485 students · 9th–12th	1,485	9th–12th	6.3
15	South Division High 842 students · 9th–12th	842	9th–12th	6.3
16	Pathways High 171 students · 9th–12th	171	9th–12th	6.2
17	Milwaukee High School of the Arts 985 students · 9th–12th	985	9th–12th	6.1
18	Milwaukee School of Languages 951 students · 6th–12th	951	6th–12th	6.0
19	Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science 708 students · 9th–12th	708	9th–12th	5.8
20	North Division High 389 students · 9th–12th	389	9th–12th	5.8
21	Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 312 students · 9th–12th	312	9th–12th	5.7
22	Tenor High 627 students · 9th–12th	627	9th–12th	5.7
23	Audubon Technology and Communication High 431 students · 9th–12th	431	9th–12th	5.7
24	Grandview High 217 students · 9th–12th	217	9th–12th	5.6
25	NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy 117 students · 9th–12th	117	9th–12th	4.9

Show 25 more high schools

26	Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus 399 students · 9th–12th	399	9th–12th	4.9
27	Vincent Accelerated Academy 49 students · 9th–12th	49	9th–12th	4.9
28	Shalom High 110 students · 9th–12th	110	9th–12th	4.7
29	Veritas High 255 students · 9th–12th	255	9th–12th	4.6
30	Bay View High 956 students · 9th–12th	956	9th–12th	4.6
31	Marshall High 692 students · 9th–12th	692	9th–12th	4.5
32	James Madison Academic Campus 595 students · 9th–12th	595	9th–12th	4.5
33	Milwaukee Excellence Charter School 269 students · 6th–12th	269	6th–12th	4.5
34	Carmen Hi Southeast Campus 676 students · 9th–12th	676	9th–12th	4.5
35	Bradley Technology High 999 students · 9th–12th	999	9th–12th	4.4
36	Green Tree Preparatory Academy 496 students · 6th–12th	496	6th–12th	4.4
37	WHS Information Technology 379 students · 9th–12th	379	9th–12th	3.7
38	Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus 586 students · 6th–12th	586	6th–12th	3.6
39	Milwaukee County Youth Education Center 22 students · 6th–12th	22	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 320 students · 9th–12th	320	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	ST JOAN ANTIDA HIGH SCHOOL Private 193 students · 9th–12th	193	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	ST THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL Private 533 students · 9th–12th	533	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	DIVINE SAVIOR HOLY ANGELS HIGH SCHOOL Private 680 students · 9th–12th	680	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	CRISTO REY JESUIT MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Private 424 students · 9th–12th	424	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Private 893 students · 9th–12th	893	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	DESTINY HIGH SCHOOL Private 252 students · 9th–12th	252	9th–12th	Not Rated
8	TRANSCENTER FOR YOUTH/EL PUENTE HIGH Private 118 students · 9th–12th	118	9th–12th	Not Rated
9	MILWAUKEE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 858 students · 9th–12th	858	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR TORAH STUDY Private 71 students · 9th–12th	71	9th–12th	Not Rated
11	ST CHARLES EDUCATION CENTER Private 18 students · 7th–12th	18	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

22 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Grant Gordon Learning Center 46 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	46	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
2	MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 860 students · Pre-K–12th	860	Pre-K–12th	6.8
3	Golda Meir School 1,211 students · 3rd–12th	1,211	3rd–12th	6.7
4	Next Door Charter 107 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	107	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
5	Central City Cyberschool 378 students · Pre-K–12th	378	Pre-K–12th	5.0
6	HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 1,894 students · Pre-K–12th	1,894	Pre-K–12th	5.0
7	Milwaukee Academy of Science 1,404 students · Pre-K–12th	1,404	Pre-K–12th	3.4
8	Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 431 students · Pre-K–12th	431	Pre-K–12th	3.0
9	Obama School of Career and Technical Education 1,226 students · Pre-K–12th	1,226	Pre-K–12th	2.9
Private Schools 13 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL INC. Private 141 students · Kindergarten–12th	141	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 153 students · Kindergarten–12th	153	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	SALAM SCHOOL Private 796 students · Pre-K–12th	796	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	EASTBROOK ACADEMY Private 364 students · Pre-K–12th	364	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-MILWAUKEE Private 1,038 students · Pre-K–12th	1,038	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	MILWAUKEE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Private 191 students · Kindergarten–10th	191	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
7	CROSS TRAINERS ACADEMY Private 415 students · Pre-K–12th	415	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Private 1,379 students · Pre-K–12th	1,379	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	EARLY VIEW ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Private 235 students · Kindergarten–12th	235	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
10	HOLY REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 357 students · Pre-K–12th	357	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
11	MESSMER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Private 1,211 students · Pre-K–12th	1,211	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Private 1,391 students · Pre-K–12th	1,391	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE Private 28 students · 4th–12th	28	4th–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · 254 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 28 ZIP codes

Median Income

$61,873

Median Home Value

$209,300

Median Rent

$1,094/mo

Population

785,860

College Educated

34%

Homeownership

45%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Community Profile

Milwaukee has a median household income of $61,873. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $209,300, with a median rent of $1,094/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.9%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Wisconsin
Total Schools: 254
Elementary: 170
Middle: 12
High: 50
Districts: 16
Avg Rating: 5.6/10

Resources

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School Districts (16)

Downtown Montessori Academy Inc

1 school · 239 students

Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc

1 school · 378 students

Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc

1 school · 1,404 students

Darrell L Hines Academy Inc

1 school · 172 students

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc

1 school · 769 students

Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc

1 school · 312 students

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc

1 school · 244 students

Trans Center for Youth Inc

1 school · 120 students

Seeds of Health Inc

3 schools · 1,259 students

Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc

2 schools · 423 students

United Community Center Inc

2 schools · 1,590 students

Pathways High Inc

1 school · 171 students

Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc

2 schools · 629 students

Woodlands School Inc

2 schools · 568 students

Fox Point J2 School District

2 schools · 822 students

Milwaukee School District

156 schools · 66,864 students

Nearby Cities

West Milwaukee (2 schools)

3 mi

Wauwatosa (27 schools)

3 mi

Shorewood (6 schools)

4 mi

Whitefish Bay (6 schools)

5 mi

Glendale (7 schools)

6 mi

West Allis (18 schools)

5 mi

Greenfield (12 schools)

7 mi

Brown Deer (3 schools)

8 mi

Fox Point (2 schools)

8 mi

Saint Francis (3 schools)

7 mi

Greendale (8 schools)

8 mi

River Hills (1 school)

8 mi

Butler (1 school)

7 mi

Elm Grove (3 schools)

7 mi

Cudahy (7 schools)

9 mi

Other Major Cities in Wisconsin

Top metros statewide by school count.

Madison 85 schools Green Bay 80 schools Appleton 52 schools Kenosha 47 schools Racine 39 schools

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How many schools are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Milwaukee has 254 schools, including 178 public and 76 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Milwaukee is 5.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked school in Milwaukee on MySchoolScout is Milwaukee Montessori School with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked elementary school in Milwaukee on MySchoolScout is Milwaukee Montessori School with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked middle school in Milwaukee on MySchoolScout is Bayside Middle with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked high school in Milwaukee on MySchoolScout is Dominican High School with a composite score of 8.5/10.

How many school districts serve Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Milwaukee is served by 16 school districts: Downtown Montessori Academy Inc, Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc, Darrell L Hines Academy Inc, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc, Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc, Trans Center for Youth Inc, Seeds of Health Inc, Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc, United Community Center Inc, Pathways High Inc, Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc, Woodlands School Inc, Fox Point J2 School District, Milwaukee School District.

What is the education level in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

According to Census data, 34% of adults in Milwaukee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The median household income in Milwaukee is approximately $61,873 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Yes, Milwaukee has 76 private schools alongside 178 public schools. The top-rated private school is Milwaukee Montessori School with a score of 9.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Milwaukee is 19.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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