Best Pierce County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,731 students in Pierce County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WI are Elmwood Middle School, Prescott Middle School and Meyer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pierce County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WI include Elmwood Middle School, Prescott Middle School and Meyer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
8 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pierce County include: Spring Valley Middle School vs. Elmwood Middle School, Elmwood Middle School vs. Spring Valley Middle School

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