For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,003 students in Medford, WI (there are , serving 254 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Medford, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Medford, WI are Medford Elementary School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Medford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Medford, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Grades: PK-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #33.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Grades: 5-8
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Medford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Medford, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Medford, WI include Medford Elementary School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Medford?
4 public schools are located in Medford.
What percentage of students in Medford go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Medford are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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