For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,222 students in Janesville, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Janesville, WI are Marshall Middle School, Edison Middle School and Arise Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Janesville, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6200
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 S Chatham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Janesville, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Gr: 11-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Tagos Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Janesville, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Janesville, WI include Marshall Middle School, Edison Middle School and Arise Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Janesville?
7 public middle schools are located in Janesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Janesville include: Marshall Middle School vs. Edison Middle School, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School, Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
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