📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 67,500 students · 156 schools · 22 zip codes

1
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 2nd percentile among Wisconsin districts. Ranked within Wisconsin only — not comparable across states.
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Milwaukee School District
📍 Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County · NCES LEAID 5509600
1/10
Rating
67,500
Students
156
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
22
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(414)475-8002
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 2181, Milwaukee, WI 53201
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Enrollment
67,500 students
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Schools
156
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County
Milwaukee County, WI
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5509600
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Milwaukee School District22 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
53202MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53203MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53204MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53205MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53206MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53207MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53208MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53209MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53210MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53211MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53212MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53215MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53216MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53218MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53219MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53221MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53222MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53223MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53224MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53225MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53233MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
53295MilwaukeeMilwaukee CountyWI
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Milwaukee School District?▼
Milwaukee School District serves 22 zip codes: 53202, 53203, 53204, 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53215, 53216, 53218, 53219, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53233, 53295. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Milwaukee School District rated?▼
Milwaukee School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 2nd percentile among Wisconsin school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Wisconsin only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Milwaukee School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 67,500 students across 156 schools for Milwaukee School District.
What grades does Milwaukee School District serve?▼
Milwaukee School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Milwaukee School District?▼
You can reach Milwaukee School District by phone at (414)475-8002 or by mail at PO Box 2181, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Milwaukee School District

Milwaukee School District is a public school district serving 22 zip codes in Wisconsin, primarily in Milwaukee County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 2nd percentile among Wisconsin districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Wisconsin districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (414)475-8002 before making a housing decision.

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