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Best Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 11,278 students in Wisconsin.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wisconsin are North Shore Middle School, Bayside Middle School and Swallow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Wisconsin (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Winneconne Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 N 9th Ave
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Eisenhower Middle/high
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Gr: 4-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Grove-belgium Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 W Union Ave
Cedar Grove, WI 53013
(920) 668-8518
Gr: 5-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 176th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Amery Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Ozaukee Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2463
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Golda Meir School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Gr: 3-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Clement Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3666 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3563 S 97th St
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 604-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
River Trail School Of Agricultural Science
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12021 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Wisconsin include North Shore Middle School, Bayside Middle School and Swallow Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wisconsin?
24 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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