For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,794 students in 53209, WI (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,412 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 53209, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53209, WI are Parkway Elementary School, Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee and Glen Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53209 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53209, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53209, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Gr: PK-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3517a W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9561
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Glen Hills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Mill Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7160
Gr: 4-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Assata High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 345-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #55.
King International
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Olive St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 267-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5131 N Green Bay Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Barbee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4456 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 874-5600
Gr: PK-7 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6945 N 41st St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 247-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Thurston Woods Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
Obama School Of Career And Technical Education
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53209, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53209, WI include Parkway Elementary School, Banner Preparatory School Of Milwaukee and Glen Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53209?
10 public schools are located in 53209.
What percentage of students in 53209 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 53209 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53209?
53209 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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