For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 741 students in Mequon, WI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Mequon, WI are Lake Shore Middle School and Steffen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mequon, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Mequon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mequon, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Mequon, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11040 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mequon, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mequon, WI include Lake Shore Middle School and Steffen Middle School. Mequon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public middle schools are located in Mequon?
2 public middle schools are located in Mequon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mequon?
Mequon public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Mequon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mequon include: Steffen Middle School vs. Lake Shore Middle School, Lake Shore Middle School vs. Steffen Middle School
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