For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,225 students in 53216, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53216, WI are Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Central City Cyberschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53216 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 53216, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53216, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Central City Cyberschool
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53216, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53216, WI include Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy and Central City Cyberschool.
How many public charter schools are located in 53216?
3 public charter schools are located in 53216.
What is the racial composition of students in 53216?
53216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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