Best Schools in 53221, WI
53221, WI has 28 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 17,693 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 53221 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53221, WI
The top high schools in 53221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
2. Reagan College Preparatory High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
3. Oak Creek High
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Projected Test Scores
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2168 Students
4. Greenfield High
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1157 Students
5. Audubon Technology And Communication High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
6. Pulaski High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53221, WI
The top middle schools in 53221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
2. Oak Creek West Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
3. Greenfield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
4. Audubon Technology And Communication Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53221, WI
The top elementary schools in 53221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
2. Edgewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
3. Elm Dale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
4. Cooper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 461 Students
5. Glenwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
6. Lowell International Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
7. Forest Ridge Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
8. Ideal
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 245 Students
9. Humboldt Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 559 Students
10. Our Father's Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Our Father's Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53221, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53221, WI has a total population of 40,007 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53221, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53221, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53221, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53221, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53221, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53221, WI
How many schools are in 53221, WI?
53221, WI has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 17,693 students in total.
How do schools in 53221 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 53221 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 53221 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53221?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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