For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,126 students in Burlington, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WI are Wheatland Center Elementary School, Karcher Middle School and Randall Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Burlington, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Center Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6606 368th Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Karcher Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Gr: 5-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Randall Consolidated School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37101 87th St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Alternative School
Alternative School
100 N Kane St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WI include Wheatland Center Elementary School, Karcher Middle School and Randall Consolidated School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
5 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burlington include: Wheatland Center Elementary School vs. Randall Consolidated School
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