For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,067 students in Manitowoc, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc, WI are Wilson Middle School, Washington Middle School and Mckinley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Manitowoc have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manitowoc, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Manitowoc, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Grades: 1-8
| 5 students
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc, WI include Wilson Middle School, Washington Middle School and Mckinley Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Manitowoc?
3 public middle schools are located in Manitowoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Manitowoc are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manitowoc include: Wilson Middle School vs. Washington Middle School
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