For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,262 students in 53218, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Grades: PK-K
| 7 students
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Grades: 12
| 2 students
5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 327 students
5460 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 53218?
4 public charter schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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