Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dane County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 18,542 students in Dane County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dane County, WI are Hamilton Middle School, Kromrey Middle School and Glacier Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dane County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Dane County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dane County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kromrey Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7009 Donna Dr
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9530
Gr: 5-8 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Glacier Creek Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Military Road
Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 829-9420
Gr: 5-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4130
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Koshkonong Trails School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Oakland Rd
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-8040
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Spring Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Indian Mound Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6330 Exchange St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Mount Horeb Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 E Garfield St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Metro School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Wisconsin Heights Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10173 Us Highway 14
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Belleville Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 W Church St
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 835-6120
Gr: 7-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
O'keeffe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
De Forest Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 Yorktown Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Oregon Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Pleasant Oak Dr
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Glacial Drumlin School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Damascus Tr
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8437
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Nikolay Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 South St
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-7335
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Patrick Marsh Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 Columbus St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Badger Ridge Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Cherokee Heights Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Cherokee Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Savanna Oaks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5890 Lacy Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4010
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
River Bluff Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 N Forrest St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5501
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Toki Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5606 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Gr: 7-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 School St
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1571
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Ruskin St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Whitehorse Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
218 Schenk St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Sennett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3333.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3434.
James Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-1340
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Show 9 more public schools in Dane County, WI (out of 44 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dane County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dane County, WI include Hamilton Middle School, Kromrey Middle School and Glacier Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dane County?
45 public middle schools are located in Dane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dane County?
Dane County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Dane County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (WI):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
 Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
 Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools

More Articles

Public School Jobs
Evaluating Public Schools
Opinion
About Public Schools
Public School Policies