For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,285 students in Winnebago County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, WI are Winneconne Middle School, Traeger Middle School and Neenah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winnebago County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winneconne Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N 9th Ave
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Traeger Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Neenah Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1275 Tullar Rd
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-6850
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-6850
Gr: 4-8 | 1,913 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Omro Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Fox Trl
Omro, WI 54963
(920) 303-2301
Omro, WI 54963
(920) 303-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Tipler Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Midway Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1600
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Vel Phillips Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Kentucky St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Dhs Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Alternative School
1300 South Dr
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Valley Virtual School
Charter School
100 Main Street
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1421
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1421
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Resource Center
Alternative School
1505 North Dr
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, WI include Winneconne Middle School, Traeger Middle School and Neenah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winnebago County?
12 public middle schools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winnebago County include: Traeger Middle School vs. Winneconne Middle School, Winneconne Middle School vs. Traeger Middle School, South Park Middle School vs. Vel Phillips Middle School
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