For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,731 students in Pierce County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WI are Elmwood Middle School, Prescott Middle School and River Falls Eschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pierce County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Gr: 5-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
River Falls Eschool
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Spring Valley Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Ellsworth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Plum City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WI include Elmwood Middle School, Prescott Middle School and River Falls Eschool.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
8 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pierce County include: Spring Valley Middle School vs. Elmwood Middle School, Elmwood Middle School vs. Spring Valley Middle School
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