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Best 53581 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 614 students in 53581, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53581, WI are Richland Online Academy, Ithaca Middle School and Richland Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53581 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53581, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53581, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53581, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53581, WI include Richland Online Academy, Ithaca Middle School and Richland Center High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53581?
4 public middle schools are located in 53581.
What is the racial composition of students in 53581?
53581 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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