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Best Madison Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 5,782 students in Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison, WI are Hamilton Middle School, Spring Harbor Middle School and Metro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Madison, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Spring Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Metro School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Heights Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Cherokee Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Savanna Oaks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5890 Lacy Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4010
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Toki Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5606 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Whitehorse Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Sennett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
James Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Innovative And Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
One City Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison, WI include Hamilton Middle School, Spring Harbor Middle School and Metro School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison?
20 public middle schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?

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