For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,024 students in Ozaukee County, WI. The top ranked public middle schools in Ozaukee County, WI are Webster Middle School, Lake Shore Middle School and Steffen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozaukee County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Ozaukee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Middle Schools in Ozaukee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W75n624 Wauwatosa Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Ozaukee Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2463
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2463
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
John Long Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Hickory St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 708 students
Rank: #77.
Wisconsin Virtual Learning
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Ozaukee County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5700
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
11040 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Grades: PK
| 14 students
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(866) 301-0401
Fredonia, WI 53021
(866) 301-0401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ozaukee County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ozaukee County, WI include Webster Middle School, Lake Shore Middle School and Steffen Middle School. Ozaukee County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public middle schools are located in Ozaukee County?
7 public middle schools are located in Ozaukee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozaukee County?
Ozaukee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Ozaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ozaukee County include: Webster Middle School vs. John Long Middle School, Steffen Middle School vs. Lake Shore Middle School, Lake Shore Middle School vs. Steffen Middle School
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