For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,262 students in 53218, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public Charter Schools (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 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
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 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 53218?
4 public charter schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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