For the 2025-26 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 17% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
53581, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 3%
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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