For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,273 students in 53222, WI (there are , serving 2,880 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 53222, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53222, WI are Upgrade Media Arts Schools, Milwaukee German Immersion and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53222 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53222, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53222, WI 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upgrade Media Arts Schools
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11220 West Burleigh Street, Su
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(833) 922-2438
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee German Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3778 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11400 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11100 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Milwaukee School Of Languages
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8400 W Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 N 94th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 393-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Eighty-first Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2964 N 81st St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 874-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
53222, Wisconsin 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53222, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53222, WI include Upgrade Media Arts Schools, Milwaukee German Immersion and West High School.
How many public schools are located in 53222?
8 public schools are located in 53222.
What percentage of students in 53222 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 53222 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53222?
53222 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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