For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,891 students in Burlington, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WI are Wheatland Center Elementary School, Karcher Middle School and Randall Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6606 368th Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Grades: PK-8
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Karcher Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Randall Consolidated School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37101 87th St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Burlington, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southern Lakes Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WI include Wheatland Center Elementary School, Karcher Middle School and Randall Consolidated School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
4 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burlington include: Wheatland Center Elementary School vs. Randall Consolidated School, Randall Consolidated School vs. Wheatland Center Elementary School
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