For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,589 students in Polk County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, WI are Osceola Middle School, Amery Middle School and Saint Croix Falls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1029 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-4180
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Amery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Saint Croix Falls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Clear Lake Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Unity Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Frederic 6-12 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Clam Falls Dr
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #77.
Luck Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #88.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Osceola Career Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Osceola Charter Preschool (Closed 2023)
Charter School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, WI include Osceola Middle School, Amery Middle School and Saint Croix Falls Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
8 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Polk County include: Saint Croix Falls Middle School vs. Amery Middle School, Osceola Middle School vs. Saint Croix Falls Middle School, Amery Middle School vs. Saint Croix Falls Middle School
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