For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,516 students in 53214, WI (there are , serving 476 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 53214, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53214, WI are Walker Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53214 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53214, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53214, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8710 W Orchard St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
West Milwaukee Intermediate
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5104 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6035 W Adler St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 256-8400
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 256-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4224
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
53214, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 S 109th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 329-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1117 S 104th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
St. Charles Behav Reassign Success Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
St. Charles Intensive Day Treatment (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 95%
St. Charles Youth & Family Ex Ed (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
151 South 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Gr: 3-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 53214, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53214, WI include Walker Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53214?
9 public schools are located in 53214.
What percentage of students in 53214 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 53214 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53214?
53214 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
