For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 636 students in 53581, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53581, WI are Richland Online Academy, Ithaca Middle School and Richland Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53581 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53581, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53581, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
53581, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Grades: PK
| 86 students
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53581, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53581, WI include Richland Online Academy, Ithaca Middle School and Richland Center High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53581?
4 public middle schools are located in 53581.
What is the racial composition of students in 53581?
53581 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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