RATINGS

District GreatSchools Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Milwaukee School District based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Milwaukee School District

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Current student
September 19, 2025
This school was actually great it had fun classes and fun stuff to do but when my brother broke his arm on the playground they just gave him a ice pack and didn't call the hospital or our parents... More
Review for Morgandale School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 18, 2025
emily bowlin who is a teacher for younger elementary students loves to take pictures of her students and send them to grown men on snapchat and knows the men save them on snapchat
Review for MacDowell Montessori School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 18, 2025
Staff office are always cranky, are not helpful at all when asked to do their job. They give bad attitudes to parents and others and make them feel like an inconvenience.
Review for Jeremiah Curtin Leadership Academy