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Best Outagamie County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 8,578 students in Outagamie County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Outagamie County, WI are Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Classical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Outagamie County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Outagamie County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Outagamie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Gr: 2-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 Meulemans St, Ste A
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Gerritts Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
545 S John St
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7905
Gr: 7-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N1450 Fawnridge Dr
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7140
Gr: 5-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Little Chute Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
River View School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Oak St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6111
Gr: 5-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Fox West Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Warner St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Hortonville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 Warner St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Shiocton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
N5660 Broad St
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Circle Dr
Seymour, WI 54165
(920) 833-7199
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
N4021 County Road E
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 788-7945
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Black Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 E Burdick St
Black Creek, WI 54106
(920) 984-3396
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S Carpenter St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Outagamie County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Outagamie County, WI include Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Classical School.
How many public middle schools are located in Outagamie County?
22 public middle schools are located in Outagamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Outagamie County?
Outagamie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Outagamie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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