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Best Marathon County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,257 students in Marathon County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marathon County, WI are Stratford Middle School, Edgar Middle School and D C Everest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Marathon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratford Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
D C Everest Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9302 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Gr: 6-7 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
D C Everest Idea School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Mosinee Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Gr: 4-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
D C Everest Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Machmueller St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Gr: 8-9 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Marathon Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Spencer Junior High/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Gr: 6-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Granite Charter School Inc
Charter School
1800 N 1st Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marathon County, WI include Stratford Middle School, Edgar Middle School and D C Everest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marathon County?
14 public middle schools are located in Marathon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County?
Marathon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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