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)3 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 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 1,974 students at Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Milwaukee School Of Languages

publichighGrade 6-12

8400 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Whs Information Technology

publichighGrade 9-12

2525 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Elm Creative Arts Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

900 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Wedgewood Park School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6506 W Warnimont Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220

Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12

charter schoolhighPK-12

4601 N 84Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225

Carmen Hi Southeast Campus

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

2500 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

5496 N 72Nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Reagan College Preparatory High

publichighGrade 9-12

4965 S 20Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221

Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

6600 W Melvina St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

1350 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Grant Gordon Learning Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

921 W Meinecke Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206

South Accelerated Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Green Tree Preparatory Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

6850 N 53Rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53223

Vincent Accelerated Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

7501 N Granville Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224

King International Baccalaureate Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

121 E Hadley St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Obama School Of Career And Technical Education

publichighPK-12

5075 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53209

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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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