For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 216 students in 53221, WI.
The top ranked public charter school in 53221, WI is Ideal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53221, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53221, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53221, WI include Ideal.
How many public charter schools are located in 53221?
1 public charter schools are located in 53221.
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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