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)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 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 859 students at Milwaukee Parkside School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Zablocki Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1016 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Milwaukee French Immersion

publicelementaryPK-5

2360 N 52Nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies

publicmiddlePK-8

1943 E Trowbridge St, Milwaukee, WI 53207

1547 N 14Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

4382 S 3Rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53207

2745 S 13Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

4200 S 54Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53220

Milwaukee Academy Of Chinese Language

publicmiddlePK-8

2430 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

La Causa Charter School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

1643 S 2Nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1900 N 1St St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

3815 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Highland Community School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

1706 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

1228 W Lloyd St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Bay View Montessori School

publicmiddlePK-8

357 E Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Rogers Street Academy

publicmiddlePK-8

2430 W Rogers St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2121 W Hadley St, Milwaukee, WI 53206

2222 W Henry Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221

3400 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Milwaukee Parkside School

publicmiddlePK-8

2969 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

823 S 4Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

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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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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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