For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 933 students in 54701, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54701, WI are South Middle School and Eau Claire Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 54701 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 54701, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 54701, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 Mitscher Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
54701, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Health Occupations Charter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Gr: 11-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Lowes Creek Early Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1029 E Lowes Creek Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 54701, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 54701, WI include South Middle School and Eau Claire Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 54701?
2 public middle schools are located in 54701.
What is the racial composition of students in 54701?
54701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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