For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,217 students in Racine, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Racine, WI are Gifford School, Walden Iii High School and Gilmore Fine Arts School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Racine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Racine, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gifford School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Gr: K-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Starbuck - An Ib World School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Mitchell School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Gr: PK-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
Racine, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3601 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
3300 Chicory Rd
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Keith R Mack Achievement Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2015 Franklin St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
4748 Elizabeth St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1325 Park Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Gr: PK-7 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Walden Iii Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1012 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
290 Jonsue Ln
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Racine, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Racine, WI include Gifford School, Walden Iii High School and Gilmore Fine Arts School.
How many public middle schools are located in Racine?
10 public middle schools are located in Racine.
What is the racial composition of students in Racine?
Racine public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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