For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 748 students in Watertown, WI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Watertown, WI is Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Watertown, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Watertown, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Watertown, WI include Riverside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watertown?
2 public middle schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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