For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 393 students in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public school in Thurston Woods is Thurston Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI include Thurston Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Thurston Woods, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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