For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,241 students in Eau Claire County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Eau Claire County, WI are Mckinley Charter School, Second Avenue School and Altoona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Eau Claire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eau Claire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Mitscher Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #55.
Delong Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Vine St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #66.
Northstar Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Abbe Hill Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-5100
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Fall Creek Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 E Hoover Ave
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-2511
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Wildlands Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-4400
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #99.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1010.
Augusta Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-2291
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Eau Claire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 W Main
Fairchild, WI 54741
(715) 334-3311
Fairchild, WI 54741
(715) 334-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Health Occupations Charter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 839-2816
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 839-2816
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Lowes Creek Early Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1029 E Lowes Creek Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Technology Charter School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3100
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Eau Claire County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Eau Claire County, WI include Mckinley Charter School, Second Avenue School and Altoona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eau Claire County?
10 public middle schools are located in Eau Claire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire County?
Eau Claire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Eau Claire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Eau Claire County include: South Middle School vs. Delong Middle School, Northstar Middle School vs. Delong Middle School, Delong Middle School vs. South Middle School
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