For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,411 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 Idea 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 39% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marathon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stratford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
D C Everest Idea School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Mosinee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Grades: 4-8
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
D C Everest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9302 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Grades: 6-7
| 833 students
Rank: #77.
John Muir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #88.
D C Everest Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Machmueller St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Grades: 8-9
| 872 students
Rank: #99.
Spencer Junior High/high
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Grades: 6-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Horace Mann Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1111.
Marathon Venture Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1212.
Athens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #1313.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1414.
Everest Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1699 Schofield Ave, Suite 300
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1515.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Marathon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
W18996 1st St
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Po Box F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
E3640 County Rd Q
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
W18907 Cedar St
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
Hwy 49
Elderon, WI 54429
(715) 454-6223
Elderon, WI 54429
(715) 454-6223
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
290 County Rd F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Maple Grove School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
1310 Grand Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
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 Idea School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marathon County?
15 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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