- Milwaukee Spanish Immersion — Grades PK–5 · 605 students
- Forest Home Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 559 students
- Milwaukee German Immersion — Grades PK–5 · 549 students
- Academy of Accelerated Learning — Grades PK–5 · 493 students
- Fratney Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 459 students
- Allen-Field Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 451 students
- Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 428 students
- Lincoln Avenue Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 427 students
- Milwaukee French Immersion — Grades PK–5 · 426 students
- Honey Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 393 students
- Eighty-First Street Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 357 students
- Neeskara Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 356 students
- Parkview Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 335 students
- Elm Creative Arts Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 335 students
- Stuart Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 322 students
- Clemens Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 321 students
- Goodrich Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 312 students
- Kluge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 301 students
- Hawley Environmental School — Grades PK–5 · 299 students
- Pratt Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 288 students
- Engleburg Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 286 students
- Barton Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 283 students
- Browning Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 279 students
- Bruce Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 270 students
- Hawthorne Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 259 students
- + 19 more elementary schools
- Wedgewood Park School — Grades 6–8 · 541 students
- Morse Mid — Grades 6–8 · 383 students
- Audubon Technology and Communication Middle — Grades 6–8 · 345 students
- Lincoln Middle — Grades 6–8 · 309 students
- Roosevelt Middle — Grades 6–8 · 270 students
- King International Baccalaureate Middle — Grades 6–8 · 159 students
- Andrew S Douglas Middle — Grades 6–8 · 106 students
- Hamilton High — Grades 9–12 · 1,472 students
- Reagan College Preparatory High — Grades 9–12 · 1,372 students
- King International — Grades 9–12 · 1,308 students
- Riverside High — Grades 9–12 · 1,240 students
- Bradley Technology High — Grades 9–12 · 1,048 students
- Pulaski High — Grades 9–12 · 1,041 students
- Bay View High — Grades 9–12 · 1,021 students
- Milwaukee High School of the Arts — Grades 9–12 · 959 students
- South Division High — Grades 9–12 · 923 students
- Carmen Hi Southeast Campus — Grades 9–12 · 679 students
- Marshall High — Grades 9–12 · 639 students
- Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science — Grades 9–12 · 611 students
- James Madison Academic Campus — Grades 9–12 · 468 students
- Audubon Technology and Communication High — Grades 9–12 · 436 students
- WHS Information Technology — Grades 9–12 · 402 students
- Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus — Grades 9–12 · 382 students
- North Division High — Grades 9–12 · 346 students
- Grandview High — Grades 9–12 · 219 students
- Alliance School of Milwaukee — Grades 9–12 · 141 students
- Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth — Grades 9–12 · 114 students
- Groppi High — Grades 9–12 · 105 students
- NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy — Grades 9–12 · 104 students
- Shalom High — Grades 9–12 · 101 students
- Transition High — Grades 9–12 · 90 students
- ASSATA High — Grades 9–12 · 78 students
- + 2 more high schools
- HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 — Grades PK–12 · 1,974 students
- Obama School of Career and Technical Education — Grades PK–12 · 1,294 students
- Golda Meir School — Grades 3–12 · 1,192 students
- Milwaukee School of Languages — Grades 6–12 · 964 students
- Milwaukee Parkside School — Grades PK–8 · 859 students
- MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 — Grades PK–12 · 823 students
- Longfellow Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 773 students
- Fernwood Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 731 students
- Vieau Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 713 students
- Hayes Bilingual School — Grades PK–8 · 670 students
- Gaenslen Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 641 students
- Morgandale Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 624 students
- Doerfler Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 609 students
- Congress Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 607 students
- Humboldt Park Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 604 students
- Fairview Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 603 students
- Mitchell Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 597 students
- ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes — Grades PK–8 · 593 students
- U S Grant School — Grades PK–8 · 585 students
- Bethune Academy — Grades PK–8 · 574 students
- Rogers Street Academy — Grades PK–8 · 570 students
- La Causa Charter School — Grades PK–8 · 558 students
- Greenfield Bilingual — Grades PK–8 · 556 students
- Burbank Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 552 students
- Garland Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 541 students
- + 50 more other schools
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| Metric | Milwaukee School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 161 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,800/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Milwaukee School District
Families searching for schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ZIP 53223) are zoned to Milwaukee School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Wisconsin districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 2 schools, covering Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
Milwaukee School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $13,800 per year, placing it near the Wisconsin state average of approximately $13,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 2 schools, Milwaukee School District operates as a small, community-focused district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Milwaukee School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Milwaukee School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 53223
Children in zip code 53223 are assigned to Milwaukee School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 53223, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Milwaukee School District at (414)475-8002 or visit www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Wisconsin districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Milwaukee
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Milwaukee School District serves zip code 53223, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 53223 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Wisconsin, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Milwaukee School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 53223.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Milwaukee School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 53223 data.