Best Public Schools in Zip Code 53213

The 53213 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the Wauwatosa School District, except for MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 and Hawley Environmental School, which are part of the Milwaukee School District.

Among the standout schools in the area, East High consistently ranks among the top 15-37 high schools in Wisconsin, with a 5-star rating and an impressive 94.1% 4-year graduation rate. The elementary charter school, Wauwatosa STEM, is also a top performer, ranked among the top 3-9 elementary schools in the state with exceptional test scores. Roosevelt Elementary is another high-performing school, ranked among the top 46-52 in Wisconsin with a 5-star rating and outstanding test scores.

The data reveals a wide range in performance among the schools in the 53213 zip code area. While some schools, like East High and Wauwatosa STEM, excel in areas such as graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism, others, like Hawley Environmental School, struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic factors and student outcomes. However, spending per student does not necessarily correlate with better results, as some of the higher-spending schools have poorer performance.