For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 97 students in 54494, WI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 54494, WI is Central Oaks Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 54494 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54494, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54494, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
54494, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Gr: 8-9 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 54494, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54494, WI include Central Oaks Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 54494?
1 public middle schools are located in 54494.
What is the racial composition of students in 54494?
54494 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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