For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,226 students in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Spring are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #33.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kilbourn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5354 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
James Madison Academic Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Kluge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5760 N 67th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Silver Spring, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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