For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,939 students in Washington County, WI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, WI are Richfield Middle School, Slinger Middle School and Erin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3117 State Road 167
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Slinger Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 Olympic Dr
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Kewaskum Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1676 Reigle Dr
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N118w15860 Williams Drive
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Badger Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
Gr: 7-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, WI include Richfield Middle School, Slinger Middle School and Erin Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
8 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Central Middle School vs. Erin Elementary School, Erin Elementary School vs. Central Middle School, Badger Middle School vs. Slinger Middle School
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