For the 2024 school year, there are 22 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 10,429 students in Wisconsin.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wisconsin are Brompton School, Swallow Elementary School and Sevastopol Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Wisconsin (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brompton School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Winneconne Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N 9th Ave
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Eisenhower Middle/high
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #88.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #99.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Grades: 4-8
| 219 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ozaukee Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2463
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2463
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 176th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #1414.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1515.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Grades: 5-8
| 152 students
Rank: #1616.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6240
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6240
Grades: 7-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1717.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #1818.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #1919.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #2020.
River Trail Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12021 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2200
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Rank: #2121.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Rank: #2222.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: PK-8
| 1,063 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wisconsin include Brompton School, Swallow Elementary School and Sevastopol Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wisconsin?
22 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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