For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,604 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 36% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), 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 35% 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 Public Middle Schools in Appleton, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Grades: K-8
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Appleton Eschool
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5608
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5608
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Grades: 7-8
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Grades: PK-12
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S Carpenter St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Grades: 7-8
| 575 students
Rank: #99.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Appleton, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6136
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Chance II Charter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2145 S Memorial Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Grades: 9-10
| 19 students
4630 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 628-5850
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 628-5850
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Elementary Tag School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Grades: 5-6
| 39 students
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Grades: 7-8
| 199 students
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
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 35% 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 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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