For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,857 students in 53218, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53218, WI are Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus and James Madison Academic Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53218 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmen Hi Southeast Campus, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53218, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
James Madison Academic Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 595 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 high schools in 53218, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53218, WI include Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus, Carmen Hi Southeast Campus and James Madison Academic Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 53218?
3 public high schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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