For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 669 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Midtown are Brown Street Academy and Starms Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 1-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee, WI include Brown Street Academy and Starms Discovery.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Milwaukee?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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