For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,169 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Middle School, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy and Bayshore Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oconto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Bayshore Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Gr: 5-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Oconto Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Washington St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Lena Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Suring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cre8 Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: PK-5 | 3 students
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Gr: 9-12
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Lena Education Alternative Network Charter (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Oconto Literacy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 7%
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Gr: 1-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Middle School, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy and Bayshore Community Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Oconto County?
7 public middle schools are located in Oconto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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