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Best 53212 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,556 students in 53212, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,527 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 53212, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in 53212, WI are Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 53212 have an score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53212, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Golda Meir School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
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1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500

Gr: 3-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #22.

Fratney Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100

Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.

Holmes Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300

Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.

King Jr Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500

Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.

Riverwest Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #66.

Carver Academy

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
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1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500

Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Gaenslen Elementary School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
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1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700

Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

King International Baccalaureate Middle School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
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121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200

Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53212, WI?

The top-ranked public schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 53212?

8 public schools are located in 53212.

What percentage of students in 53212 go to public school?

63% of all K-12 students in 53212 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in 53212?

53212 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).