For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 866 students in Waushara County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waushara County, WI are Wild Rose High School, Parkside School and Tri-county Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waushara County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Waushara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waushara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wild Rose High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Park Ave
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Parkside School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 16th Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Gr: 4-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waushara County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waushara County, WI include Wild Rose High School, Parkside School and Tri-county Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waushara County?
3 public middle schools are located in Waushara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waushara County?
Waushara County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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