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Best Schools in Brown Deer, Wisconsin

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.4/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Brown Deer by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Brown Deer Elementary

6.8/10

Elementary · Brown Deer School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Brown Deer Middle/high

6.0/10

High · Brown Deer School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.4

out of 10

Median Home

$184,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Brown Deer

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Brown Deer Elementary6.8 / 10
2Brown Deer Middle/high6.0 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.4/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$60,477

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$184,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
29%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
52%

Of occupied housing units

How Brown Deer compares

Median household income

$60k

77% of Wisconsin median

Brown Deer School District runs Brown Deer's public schools

2 public schools. Brown Deer School District is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Brown Deer is a Brown Deer School District school (2 of 2).

Among 2 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.0 to 6.8 — the spread is inside Brown Deer, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Brown Deer, Wisconsin is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Brown Deer show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Brown Deer is Brown Deer Elementary with a composite score of 6.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Brown Deer is served by 1 school district: Brown Deer School District. These districts collectively serve 1,647 students.

Brown Deer's community shows 29% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $60,477. The poverty rate in the area is 12.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP:53223(2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1722 students · Pre-K–5th6.8

High Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1925 students · 6th–12th6.0

Schools in Brown Deer

Brown Deer, Wisconsin · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$60,477

Median Home Value

$184,300

Median Rent

$1,071/mo

Population

29,287

College Educated

29%

Homeownership

52%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Community Profile

Brown Deer has a median household income of $60,477. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $184,300, with a median rent of $1,071/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.7%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
1
High
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Brown Deer, Wisconsin

How many schools are in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

Brown Deer has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brown Deer is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked school in Brown Deer on MySchoolScout is Brown Deer Elementary with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked elementary school in Brown Deer on MySchoolScout is Brown Deer Elementary with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best high school in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked high school in Brown Deer on MySchoolScout is Brown Deer Middle/high with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

Brown Deer is served by 1 school district: Brown Deer School District.

What is the education level in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

According to Census data, 29% of adults in Brown Deer have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The median household income in Brown Deer is approximately $60,477 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brown Deer is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.