Milwaukee district looks at closing 6 schools

The changes would take place no earlier than 2027-28.
Jan. 15, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Six Milwaukee schools are under consideration for closure or merger.
  • The proposals aim to address declining enrollment and rising costs.
  • Affected schools include Auer Avenue, Keefe Avenue, Hopkins Lloyd, Siefert Public, Clarke Street, and Douglas Middle School.
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Douglas Middle School is one of the campuses in Milwaukee that could close under a district facilities proposal.

Douglas Middle School is one of the campuses in Milwaukee that could close under a district facilities proposal.

The Milwaukee (Wisconsin) district is considering closing or merging six school buildings as part of a district facilities overhaul.

WISN-TV reports that the school board has released two proposals that would affect schools across Milwaukee. Any changes would be carried out no earlier than the 2027-28 school year.

The schools that could be threatened with closing include Auer Avenue School, Keefe Avenue Elementary School, Hopkins Lloyd Community School, Siefert Public School, Clarke Street Public School and Douglas Middle School.

One proposal outlines several mergers; the second plan calls for closing all six buildings.

The district has cited declining enrollment and rising costs as factors driving the potential changes.

The board has not determined when it will make a final decision on the proposals.

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Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

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