Best Midtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,001 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Midtown are Groppi High School, Milwaukee High School Of The Arts and Brown Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brown Street Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2029 N 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Gr: 1-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Starms Early Childhood
2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI include Groppi High School, Milwaukee High School Of The Arts and Brown Street Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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