Best Schools in Milwaukee County, WI
Milwaukee County, WI has a total of 409 schools including 100 high schools, 88 middle schools and 214 elementary schools. A total of 168,095 students attend Milwaukee County, WI schools. On average, schools in Milwaukee County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Milwaukee County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Milwaukee County, WI
Milwaukee County, WI has 100 high schools with 54,782 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Milwaukee County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Milwaukee County don't meet expectations.
1. Eisenhower Middle/high
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New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1029 Students
2. Whitefish Bay High
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Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
3. Reagan College Preparatory High
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Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
4. Brookfield East High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
5. East High
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Wauwatosa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
6. Franklin High
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Franklin Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
7. Shorewood High
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Shorewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
8. Nicolet High
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Nicolet Union High School School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
9. Menomonee Falls High
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Menomonee Falls School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1285 Students
10. Oak Creek High
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Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2168 Students
Best Middle Schools in Milwaukee County, WI
Milwaukee County, WI has 88 middle schools with 41,114 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Milwaukee County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Milwaukee County meet expectations.
1. Whitefish Bay Middle
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Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Bayside Middle
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Fox Point J2 School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Muskego Lakes Middle
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 691 Students
4. Maple Dale School
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Maple Dale-indian Hill School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 219 Students
5. Steffen Middle
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Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
6. Forest Park Middle
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Franklin Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
7. Shorewood Intermediate
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Shorewood School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
8. Longfellow Middle
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Wauwatosa School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
9. Whitnall Middle
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Whitnall School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
10. North Middle
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Menomonee Falls School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 842 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Milwaukee County, WI
Milwaukee County, WI has 214 elementary schools with 67,034 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Milwaukee County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Milwaukee County exceed expectations.
1. Wauwatosa Stem
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Wauwatosa School District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 131 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary
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Wauwatosa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
3. Roosevelt Elementary
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Wauwatosa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
4. Mckinley Elementary
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Wauwatosa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
5. Richards Elementary
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Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
6. Stormonth Elementary
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Fox Point J2 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 485 Students
7. Cumberland Elementary
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Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
8. Lake Bluff Elementary
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Shorewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students
9. Country Dale Elementary
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Franklin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
10. Atwater Elementary
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Shorewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Milwaukee County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Milwaukee County, WI has a total population of 939,489 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Milwaukee County, 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 Milwaukee County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Milwaukee County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Milwaukee County, 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 Milwaukee County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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