For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,110 students in Sawyer County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sawyer County, WI are Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Hayward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sawyer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10408 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #55.
Winter Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
8575 N. Trepania Rd.
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: K-12
| 415 students
Sawyer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: PK
| 52 students
8875 N. Round Lake School Road
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pathways Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6585 West Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
N 1st St
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-2101
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-2101
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
8575 N Round Lake School Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sawyer County, WI include Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Hayward Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sawyer County?
6 public middle schools are located in Sawyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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