For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,001 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Midtown are Groppi High School, Penfield Montessori Academy and Milwaukee High School Of The Arts. 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groppi High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1312 N 27th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Penfield Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brown Street Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2029 N 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 935-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Grades: 1-8
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Grades: PK-K
| 245 students
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, Penfield Montessori Academy and Milwaukee High School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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