For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,854 students in 53207, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53207, WI are Downtown Montessori, Bay View Montessori School and Fernwood Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53207 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53207, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53207, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 S Graham Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bay View Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 E Howard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 935-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fernwood Montessori
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3239 S Pennsylvania Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Humboldt Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3230 S Adams Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Milwaukee Parkside School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Trowbridge Street School Of Great Lakes Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53207, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53207, WI include Downtown Montessori, Bay View Montessori School and Fernwood Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in 53207?
8 public middle schools are located in 53207.
What is the racial composition of students in 53207?
53207 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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