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Best 53186 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,156 students in 53186, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53186, WI are Les Paul Middle School, Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin and La Casa De Esperanza Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53186 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53186, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53186, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Les Paul Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Carroll St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Gr: 6-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Horning Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53186 Wisconsin

53186, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Gr: PK-6
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 285:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53186, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53186, WI include Les Paul Middle School, Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin and La Casa De Esperanza Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53186?
6 public middle schools are located in 53186.
What is the racial composition of students in 53186?
53186 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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