For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,074 students in Juneau County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Juneau County, WI are Olson Middle School, Wonewoc-center Junior High School and Necedah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Juneau County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Juneau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Wonewoc-center Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Necedah Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
N-gage Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Lisbon Junior High/high
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Forest St
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Royall High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wonewoc-center Virtual Academy
Charter School
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Juneau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Juneau County Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
N11003 17th Ave
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Juneau County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Juneau County, WI include Olson Middle School, Wonewoc-center Junior High School and Necedah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Juneau County?
9 public middle schools are located in Juneau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau County?
Juneau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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