What types of schools are available in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Q: How many schools are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

There are 176 schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 75,073 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Milwaukee?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 176 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

176

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

75,073

Total Students

Across Milwaukee

16.9:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

176 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,472 students at Hamilton High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38Th Street

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

2623 N 38Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

2500 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

6215 W Warnimont Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220

Grantosa Drive Elementary

publicmiddlePK-8

4850 N 82Nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

4141 N 64Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

1420 W Goldcrest Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221

Lad Lake Synergy School

publichighGrade 6-12

2820 W Grant St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

1940 N 36Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

2029 N 20Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee

publichighGrade 6-12

3517A W Courtland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36Th Street Campus

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

2449 N 36Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

7001 N 86Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53224

1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Milwaukee High School Of The Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

2300 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Townsend Street Elementary

publicmiddlePK-8

3360 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Audubon Technology And Communication High

publichighGrade 9-12

3300 S 39Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Macdowell Montessori School K3-12

publichighPK-12

6415 W Mount Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213

Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1712 S 32Nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

charter schoolelementaryPK-PK

2545 N 29Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

820 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 176 schools serving over 75,073 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

There are 176 schools in Milwaukee, serving 75,073 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Milwaukee?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Milwaukee include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Milwaukee?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Milwaukee is 16.9:1.

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