For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public middle schools serving 17,607 students in Waukesha County, WI. The top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha County, WI are Lake Country School, North Shore Middle School and North Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waukesha County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Country School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
North Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
North Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W124 S8009 North Cape Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Grades: 5-8
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Merton Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Grades: 5-8
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Swallow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Denoon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W216s10586 Crowbar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Grades: 5-8
| 724 students
Rank: #99.
Kettle Moraine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Ottawa Ave
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6500
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1010.
Eisenhower Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1111.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1212.
Stone Bank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N68w33866 County Road K
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1313.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
Rank: #1414.
Templeton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N59w22490 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Grades: 7-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1515.
Silver Lake Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Oconomowoc Pkwy
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-4305
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-4305
Grades: 5-8
| 595 students
Rank: #1616.
Asa Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
472 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1717.
Waukesha Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1818.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 W Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Grades: K-10
| 508 students
Rank: #1919.
White Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #2020.
Park View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 N Rochester St
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6292
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6292
Grades: 7-8
| 747 students
Rank: #2121.
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 S Sawyer Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Grades: PK-9
| 103 students
Rank: #2222.
Nature Hill Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Lake Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-4945
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-4945
Grades: 5-8
| 773 students
Rank: #2323.
Upgrade Media Arts Schools
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1037 W Mckinley Ave
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(833) 922-2438
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(833) 922-2438
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #2424.
New Berlin West Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #2525.
Norris Academy Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #2626.
Fairview South
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2727.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N88 W16801 Main St
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #2828.
Butler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2905
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #2929.
Les Paul Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Carroll St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #3030.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #3131.
Horning Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Norris Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #3434.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Km Connect
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Grades: 6-11
| 13 students
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Waukesha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Ethan Allen School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
W 323 South 1050 Boys School R
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
3500 South Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
2250 Lynette Ln
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Grades: 8-9
| 698 students
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
W156n8480 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Grades: PK
| 22 students
S75w17476 Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
4385 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Grades: 7-8
| 322 students
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Grades: 8-9
| 742 students
175 South Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Project Change-a Recovery School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Grades: PK
| 231 students
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha County, WI include Lake Country School, North Shore Middle School and North Lake Elementary School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public middle schools are located in Waukesha County?
36 public middle schools are located in Waukesha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waukesha County include: Wisconsin Hills Middle School vs. Pilgrim Park Middle School, Pilgrim Park Middle School vs. Wisconsin Hills Middle School, Nature Hill Intermediate vs. Silver Lake Intermediate
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