For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,549 students in Appleton, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Appleton, WI are Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Classical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appleton, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Appleton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Appleton, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Gr: 2-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S Carpenter St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Appleton, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Appleton, WI include Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Classical School.
How many public middle schools are located in Appleton?
11 public middle schools are located in Appleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton?
Appleton public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Appleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Appleton include: Fox River Academy vs. Classical School, Einstein Middle School vs. Kaleidoscope Academy, Classical School vs. Fox River Academy
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