For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,964 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha, WI are Waukesha Stem Academy, White Rock School and Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waukesha, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Riverview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Waukesha, Wisconsin 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
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
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
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, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Stem Academy, White Rock School and Butler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waukesha?
9 public middle schools are located in Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha?
Waukesha public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Waukesha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waukesha include: Horning Middle School vs. Les Paul Middle School, Les Paul Middle School vs. Horning Middle School, Butler Middle School vs. Les Paul Middle School
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