For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,631 students in 53404, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI are Gilmore Fine Arts School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Racine Alternative Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Grades: K-8
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: K-12
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53404, WI include Gilmore Fine Arts School, 21st Century Preparatory School and Racine Alternative Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 53404?
5 public middle schools are located in 53404.
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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