Best South Milwaukee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,686 students in South Milwaukee, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 418 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in South Milwaukee, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in South Milwaukee, WI are E W Luther Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Rawson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in South Milwaukee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).