For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,242 students in Waupaca County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waupaca County, WI are Chain Exploration Center, Weyauwega Middle School and Waupaca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca 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 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Waupaca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Weyauwega Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8860
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Waupaca Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Gr: 5-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
New London Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8532
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8532
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Iola-scandinavia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Jackson St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Clintonville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 West Green Tree Road
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 School St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Manawa Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Fremont Stem Academy Inc.
Charter School
615 Wolf River Dr
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Gr: 5-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waupaca County, WI include Chain Exploration Center, Weyauwega Middle School and Waupaca Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waupaca County?
9 public middle schools are located in Waupaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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