For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,084 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha, WI are White Rock School, Waukesha Stem Academy and Les Paul Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public middle school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waukesha, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Waukesha Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Les Paul Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Carroll St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #55.
Eachieve - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: 6-12
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Horning Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #88.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Charter School
S31w29553 Sunset Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 201-4492
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 201-4492
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Waukesha, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Project Change-a Recovery School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha, WI include White Rock School, Waukesha Stem Academy and Les Paul Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waukesha, WI?
10 public middle schools are located in Waukesha, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha, WI?
Waukesha, WI public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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