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Best Portage Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,056 students in Portage, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portage, WI are Portage High School and Wayne Bartels Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Portage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Portage, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Gr: 6-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portage, Wisconsin

Portage, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Portage, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portage, WI include Portage High School and Wayne Bartels Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portage?
2 public middle schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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