For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,169 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Middle School, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy and Oconto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Oconto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Oconto Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Washington St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lena Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #66.
Suring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Middle School, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy and Oconto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oconto County?
7 public middle schools are located in Oconto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto 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).
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