Best Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI has a total of 670 schools including 154 high schools, 128 middle schools and 376 elementary schools. A total of 274,008 students attend Milwaukee, WI schools. On average, schools in Milwaukee score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Milwaukee meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI has 154 high schools with 87,676 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 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Milwaukee don't meet expectations.
1. Km Global Sch
SchoolGrade
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Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
2. Eisenhower Middle/high
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New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1029 Students
3. Cedarburg High
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Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
4. High School Of Health Sciences
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Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Brookfield Central High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students
6. Arrowhead High
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Arrowhead Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2086 Students
7. Whitefish Bay High
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Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
8. Kettle Moraine High
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
9. Reagan College Preparatory High
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Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
10. Brookfield East High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
Best Middle Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI has 128 middle schools with 61,571 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 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Milwaukee 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. North Shore Middle
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Hartland-lakeside J3 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
5. Webster Middle
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Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
6. Lake Shore Middle
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Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 327 Students
7. Merton Intermediate
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Merton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 360 Students
8. Silver Spring Intermediate
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 747 Students
9. Lake Denoon Middle
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 724 Students
10. Templeton Middle
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 750 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI has 376 elementary schools with 118,605 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 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Milwaukee meet expectations.
1. Mill Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 448 Students
2. Wauwatosa Stem
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Wauwatosa School District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 131 Students
3. Marcy Elementary
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 508 Students
4. Parkview Elementary
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Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
5. Thorson Elementary
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Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
6. Lakeview Elementary
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
7. Lake Country School
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Lake Country School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students
8. Farmington Elementary
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Kewaskum School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
9. North Lake Elementary
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North Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 331 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary
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Wauwatosa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Milwaukee, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Milwaukee, WI has a total population of 1,574,731 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Milwaukee, 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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Milwaukee, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Milwaukee, 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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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