For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,940 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Kiel Middle School, Mishicot Middle School and Lighthouse Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manitowoc County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiel Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Mishicot Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Grades: PK-12
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Valders Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Jefferson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Reedsville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4608 Bellevue Pl
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Grades: 5-8
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
Manitowoc County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Grades: 1-8
| 5 students
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Meeme Leads Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-2
| 48 students
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manitowoc County, WI include Kiel Middle School, Mishicot Middle School and Lighthouse Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Manitowoc County?
10 public middle schools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manitowoc County include: Wilson Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, Mishicot Middle School vs. Valders Middle School, Valders Middle School vs. Mishicot Middle School
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