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Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 9,135 students in Milwaukee School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Wisconsin.
Public Charter Schools in Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
155 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
66,842 Students
48,388 Students
# Teachers
3,709 Teachers
2,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#441 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Graduation Rate
65%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
251 Students
323 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,892 Students
2,755 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18,753 Students
10,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
22%
# Black Students
33,067 Students
9,860 Students
% Black Students
50%
20%
# White Students
5,983 Students
22,324 Students
% White Students
9%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
66 Students
43 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,828 Students
2,520 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,947
2,497
# Students in K Grade:
4,819
3,179
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,867
3,214
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,765
3,307
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,696
3,254
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,750
3,294
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,558
3,128
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,287
3,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,399
3,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,509
3,680
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,172
3,479
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,945
3,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,430
4,051
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,698
4,552
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,458 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,729 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,301 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$1,252 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,458
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,729
$17,011
Best Milwaukee School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #44.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Rank: #88.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1212.
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 496 students
Rank: #1717.
La Causa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #1818.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 464-7188
Grades: 6-12
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Door Charter
Charter School
2545 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 562-2929
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 562-2929
Grades: PK
| 107 students
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