For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 977 students in 54401, WI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 54401, WI is John Muir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 54401 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54401, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54401, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
54401, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 54401, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54401, WI include John Muir Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 54401?
1 public middle schools are located in 54401.
What is the racial composition of students in 54401?
54401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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