For the 2025 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 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI (2025)
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
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 985 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 204 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4700
Grades: PK-K
| 269 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, 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 and Black).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.