For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 763 students in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Town of Lake are Whittier Elementary School and Burdick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Burdick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 S Griffin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI include Whittier Elementary School and Burdick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Town of Lake, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.