St. Francis: Schools & Education

St. Francis is served by 20 public schools. Milwaukee Academy Of Science is the largest at 1,401 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 46,053 students.

K-12 Schools

117 K-12 schools serving the area — about 77 residents per school. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (117)

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
12-12 · 3 students · 1015 N 10th St, Milwaukee WI 53205 · (414)212-3535
Felmers O Chaney Correctional Center
7-12 · 2825 N 30th St, Milwaukee WI 53210 · (414)874-1600
Downtown Montessori
-1-8 · 240 students · 2507 S Graham St, Milwaukee WI 53207 · (414)744-6005
Central City Cyberschool
-1-12 · 389 students · 4301 N 44th St, Milwaukee WI 53216 · (414)444-2330
Milwaukee Academy of Science
-1-12 · 1,401 students · 2000 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee WI 53233 · (414)933-0302
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
-1-8 · 192 students · 7151 N 86th St, Milwaukee WI 53224 · (414)358-3542
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
-1-8 · 670 students · 7000 W Florist Ave, Milwaukee WI 53218 · (414)393-0197
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
9-12 · 331 students · 4030 N 29th St, Milwaukee WI 53216 · (414)873-4014
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy
-1-8 · 231 students · 2703 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee WI 53210 · (414)263-6400
Escuela Verde
9-12 · 121 students · 3628 W Pierce St, Milwaukee WI 53215 · (414)988-7960
Veritas High
9-12 · 253 students · 3025 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee WI 53215 · (414)389-5570
Tenor High
9-12 · 550 students · 918 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee WI 53203 · (414)431-4371
Seeds of Health Elementary Program
-1-8 · 378 students · 1445 S 32nd St, Milwaukee WI 53215 · (414)672-0726
Stellar Collegiate Charter School
-1-5 · 233 students · 2431 S 10th St, Milwaukee WI 53215 · (414)210-2507
Carmen Middle School South
6-8 · 176 students · 2433 S 15th St, Milwaukee WI 53215 · (414)310-8056
Bruce Guadalupe
-1-8 · 1,360 students · 1028 S 9th St, Milwaukee WI 53204 · (414)643-6441
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
6-8 · 188 students · 1038 S 6th Street, Milwaukee WI 53204 · (414)389-5106
Penfield Montessori Academy
-1-6 · 121 students · 1441 N 24th St, Milwaukee WI 53205 · (414)999-2330
Pathways High
9-12 · 145 students · 3022 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee WI 53208 · (414)943-2891
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
-1-5 · 444 students · 3003 W Cleveland Ave, Milwaukee WI 53215 · (414)455-3539
Woodlands School
-1-8 · 375 students
Groppi High
9-12 · 68 students
Hi-Mount Elementary
-1-8 · 149 students
Neeskara Elementary
-1-5 · 340 students
Story Elementary
-1-8 · 359 students
Bethune Academy
-1-8 · 549 students
Westside Academy
-1-5 · 175 students
Metcalfe Elementary
-1-8 · 334 students
Transition High
9-12 · 67 students
+ 87 more
School Districts · DistrictsWisconsin Department of Correc, Woodlands School Inc., Woodlands School Inc., Woodlands School Inc., Woodlands School Inc.
School Districts · Total count15
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids5500035, 5500039, 5500041, 5500042, 5500047
School Statistics · Total Schools20
School Statistics · Total Enrollment7,426
School Statistics · Total Teachers450
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio16.50
School Statistics · Charter Schools18
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students5,865
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct79.0%
Schools Count20

Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Higher Education

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges (1)

Marquette University
4142887710 · NCES IPEDS 2022 — within 3 miles
College Scorecard · Fetched2026-04-15
Nearest College · NameMarquette University
Nearest College · CityMilwaukee
Nearest College · Phone(414) 288-7710
Nearest College · Distance1.0 mi

Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Early Childhood

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

Childcare Centers · County total1

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · NameSt. Francis Public Library
Nearest Library · Address4230 S. Nicholson Ave.
Nearest Library · Phone(414) 481-7323
Nearest Library · Zip53235
Nearest Library · Hours Per Year2860
Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City1

Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match

Other

Libraries (1)

ST. FRANCIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
4144817323 · 4230 S. NICHOLSON AVE., St. Francis WI 53235
Pct Bachelors Plus30.7%

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12