For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,056 students in 53901, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53901, WI are Portage High School and Wayne Bartels Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53901 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53901, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53901, WI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Gr: 6-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
53901, Wisconsin 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53901, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53901, WI include Portage High School and Wayne Bartels Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 53901?
2 public middle schools are located in 53901.
What is the racial composition of students in 53901?
53901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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