Best 53220 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,436 students in 53220, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 312 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53220, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53220, WI are Edgewood Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Academy Of Accelerated Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53220 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53220, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53220, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4711 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6921 W Coldspring Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 541-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3727 S 78th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 S 51st St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 545-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S 54th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Wedgewood Park School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6506 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Hamilton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6215 W Warnimont Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 327-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53220, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53220, WI include Edgewood Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Academy Of Accelerated Learning.
How many public schools are located in 53220?
9 public schools are located in 53220.
What percentage of students in 53220 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53220 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53220?
53220 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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