For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 685 students in Waupaca, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waupaca, WI are Chain Exploration Center and Waupaca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Waupaca have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Waupaca, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waupaca Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Gr: 5-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waupaca, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waupaca, WI include Chain Exploration Center and Waupaca Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waupaca?
2 public middle schools are located in Waupaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca?
Waupaca public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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