For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,739 students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Southgate are Carmen Hi Southeast Campus and Pulaski High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Southgate, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pulaski High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8900
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee, WI include Carmen Hi Southeast Campus and Pulaski High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Southgate, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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