2025 Best School Districts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
K-12 Schools
- Whitefish Bay High School
- Consistently ranked as one of the top public high schools in Wisconsin
- Strong academic programs and high college readiness scores
- Shorewood High School
- Known for its International Baccalaureate program
- Excellent extracurricular activities and arts programs
- Ronald Reagan High School
- Top-performing public high school within Milwaukee Public Schools
- Offers Advanced Placement courses and has a high graduation rate
- University School of Milwaukee
- Private K-12 school with rigorous academic standards
- Offers extensive college preparatory curriculum
- Milwaukee Montessori School
- Highly regarded private Montessori school for PreK-8
- Emphasizes individualized learning and critical thinking skills
Colleges and Universities
- Marquette University
- Prestigious private Jesuit university
- Known for strong programs in business, engineering, and health sciences
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Largest university in the Milwaukee area
- Recognized for research activities and diverse program offerings
- Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
- Specialized in engineering, business, and nursing programs
- High job placement rates for graduates
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)
- Premier college for visual arts and design
- Offers BFA programs in various artistic disciplines
- Alverno College
- Private Catholic women’s college
- Known for its unique ability-based curriculum