For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 818 students in Hartford, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, WI are Erin Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hartford, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, WI include Erin Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hartford?
2 public middle schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hartford include: Central Middle School vs. Erin Elementary School, Erin Elementary School vs. Central Middle School
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