For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,084 students in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Layton Park are Lad Lake Synergy School, Rocketship Southside Community Prep and U S Grant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 455-3539
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 455-3539
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
U S Grant School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2920 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8000
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee, WI include Lad Lake Synergy School, Rocketship Southside Community Prep and U S Grant School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Layton Park, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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