For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,031 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are Central Oaks Academy and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Wisconsin Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI include Central Oaks Academy and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids?
2 public middle schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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