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)4 Schools

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

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Hamilton High

publichighGrade 9-12

6215 W Warnimont Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220

2500 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Honey Creek Elementary

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

6701 W Eden Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53220

1210 W Mineral St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

3255 N Fratney St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Keefe Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1618 W Keefe Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Riley Dual Language Montessori School

publicmiddlePK-6

2424 S 4Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53207

6945 N 41St St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

5110 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

1711 S 35Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

2463 N Buffum St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

4921 W Garfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

4456 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209

4931 N 68Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Bradley Technology High

publichighGrade 9-12

700 S Fourth St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

4040 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

800 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Lowell International Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

4360 S 20Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221

3120 W Green Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221

5000 N 53Rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

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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 →

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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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