For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,999 students in Oshkosh, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oshkosh, WI are Traeger Middle School, Tipler Middle School and South Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oshkosh, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Oshkosh have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oshkosh, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traeger Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Tipler Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Vel Phillips Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Kentucky St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oshkosh, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oshkosh, WI include Traeger Middle School, Tipler Middle School and South Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oshkosh?
4 public middle schools are located in Oshkosh.
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Oshkosh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oshkosh include: South Park Middle School vs. Vel Phillips Middle School, South Park Middle School vs. Tipler Middle School, Vel Phillips Middle School vs. South Park Middle School
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