For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,074 students in Juneau County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Juneau County, WI are Olson Middle School, Wonewoc-center Junior High School and N-gage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Juneau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Juneau County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Wonewoc-center Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
N-gage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Necedah Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Lisbon Junior High/high
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Forest St
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Royall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Wonewoc-center Virtual Academy
Charter School
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Juneau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Juneau County Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
N11003 17th Ave
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Juneau County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Juneau County, WI include Olson Middle School, Wonewoc-center Junior High School and N-gage Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Juneau County?
9 public middle schools are located in Juneau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau County?
Juneau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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