For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,939 students in Washington County, WI. The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, WI are Richfield Middle School, Slinger Middle School and Erin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3117 State Road 167
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Grades: 5-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Slinger Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
521 Olympic Dr
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Kewaskum Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1676 Reigle Dr
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N118w15860 Williams Drive
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #66.
Badger Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
Grades: 7-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
614 School Pl
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
1750 Highway 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
1043 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
4908 Monches Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Grades: PK-2
| 118 students
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Grades: 3-8
| 271 students
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, WI include Richfield Middle School, Slinger Middle School and Erin Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
8 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Central Middle School vs. Erin Elementary School, Erin Elementary School vs. Central Middle School, Badger Middle School vs. Slinger Middle School
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