Public schools in South Milwaukee, WI
6 open public schools with an address in South Milwaukee, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,686
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Milwaukee public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in South Milwaukee, WI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,686 students, an average of 448 per school. The largest campus is South Milwaukee High (920 students), and the largest elementary school is Rawson Elementary (371).
Every listed school belongs to South Milwaukee School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving South Milwaukee
Elementary schools in South Milwaukee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakewood Elementary South Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 314 | 12:1 | |
| E W Luther Elementary South Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 197 | 12.9:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary South Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 274 | 11.7:1 | |
| Rawson Elementary South Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 371 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in South Milwaukee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee Middle South Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 610 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in South Milwaukee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High South Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 920 | 13.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.7%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black6.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 South Milwaukee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,686 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Milwaukee
How many public schools are in South Milwaukee, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in South Milwaukee: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,686 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Milwaukee?
All listed public schools with an address in South Milwaukee belong to South Milwaukee School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in South Milwaukee?
South Milwaukee High reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Milwaukee, with 920 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Milwaukee?
No school with an address in South Milwaukee is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Milwaukee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Milwaukee public schools is 12.5:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Milwaukee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities