For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,241 students in Eau Claire County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eau Claire County, WI are Mckinley Charter School, Second Avenue School and Altoona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Eau Claire County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eau Claire County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 Mitscher Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Delong Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Vine St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Northstar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 Abbe Hill Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-5100
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Fall Creek Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 E Hoover Ave
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-2511
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-2511
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Wildlands Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-4400
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Augusta Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-2291
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Eau Claire County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eau Claire County, WI include Mckinley Charter School, Second Avenue School and Altoona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eau Claire County?
10 public middle schools are located in Eau Claire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire County?
Eau Claire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Eau Claire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Eau Claire County include: South Middle School vs. Delong Middle School, Northstar Middle School vs. Delong Middle School, Delong Middle School vs. South Middle School
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