For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 934 students in Richland County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Weston Jr High School and Kickapoo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Weston Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Weston Jr High School and Kickapoo High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland County?
6 public middle schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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