For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,940 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Kiel Middle School, Mishicot Middle School and Lighthouse Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Manitowoc County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mishicot Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Valders Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Jefferson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Reedsville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4613 Parkway Boulevard
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc County, WI include Kiel Middle School, Mishicot Middle School and Lighthouse Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Manitowoc County?
10 public middle schools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manitowoc County include: Mishicot Middle School vs. Valders Middle School, Valders Middle School vs. Mishicot Middle School, Wilson Middle School vs. Washington Middle School
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