For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 777 students in 54656, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54656, WI are Innovations Stem Academy and Sparta Meadowview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 54656 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54656, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54656, WI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
54656, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 9%
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: K-3
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sparta High Point School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 54656, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54656, WI include Innovations Stem Academy and Sparta Meadowview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 54656?
2 public middle schools are located in 54656.
What is the racial composition of students in 54656?
54656 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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