For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 388 students in Mauston, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mauston, WI are Olson Middle School and Ilead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mauston, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Mauston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mauston, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mauston, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mauston, WI include Olson Middle School and Ilead Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mauston?
3 public middle schools are located in Mauston.
What is the racial composition of students in Mauston?
Mauston public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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