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Best Racine Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 8,032 students in Racine, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Racine, WI are Goodland Montessori, Gifford School and Walden Iii High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Racine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Racine, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodland Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-7 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Gifford School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Gr: K-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Starbuck International School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Gr: K-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 12th St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Mitchell School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Racine, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Racine, WI include Goodland Montessori, Gifford School and Walden Iii High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Racine?
12 public middle schools are located in Racine.
What is the racial composition of students in Racine?
Racine public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% 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 Racine are often viewed compared to one another?

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