For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,589 students in Dunn County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunn County, WI are Elk Mound Middle School, Menomonie Middle School and Boyceville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dunn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Mound Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5595
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5595
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Menomonie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Boyceville Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Tiffany St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Colfax High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Dunn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Academic Center-middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: 7-8 | 1 student
Lucas Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
N5639 200th St
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dunn County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunn County, WI include Elk Mound Middle School, Menomonie Middle School and Boyceville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dunn County?
4 public middle schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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