For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 686 students in 53185, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53185, WI are Washington Elementary School and Fox River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 53185 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53185, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53185, WI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8937 Big Bend Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
921 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53185, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53185, WI include Washington Elementary School and Fox River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53185?
2 public middle schools are located in 53185.
What is the racial composition of students in 53185?
53185 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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