For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in Merrill, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrill, WI are Bridges Virtual Academy and Prairie River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, 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 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Merrill, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Grades: PK-12
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Grades: 5-8
| 541 students
Merrill, Wisconsin ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 Jackson St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
W4165 Hwy 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
N1725 Sunset Dr
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Grades: 1-5
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merrill, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrill, WI include Bridges Virtual Academy and Prairie River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrill?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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