For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 480 students in Marquette County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marquette County, WI are Montello Virtual Charter School, Westfield Area Middle School and High Marq Environmental Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Marquette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Westfield Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marquette County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marquette County, WI include Montello Virtual Charter School, Westfield Area Middle School and High Marq Environmental Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marquette County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marquette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marquette County include: High Marq Environmental Charter School vs. Montello Junior/senior High School, Montello Junior/senior High School vs. High Marq Environmental Charter School
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