2024 Best Middle Schools in the Madison Area

Madison Country Day School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

WAUNAKEE, WI,

PK, K-12,

44 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I am a senior at MCDS, and ever since I came in my sophomore year I've felt like I've found a home. The high school teachers are exceptional; all of my teachers have been creative and super....

Read 44 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 451,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Kromrey Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

5-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Highly quality staff & administration. I feel blessed to have my 5th and 8th grader attend here. My kids look forward to going to school almost every day. Academically they push their boundaries....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,202,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Waunakee Intermediate School

Blue checkmark.

Waunakee Community School District, WI,

5-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 642,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Waunakee Community Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Waunakee Community School District, WI,

7-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 653,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Glacier Creek Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

5-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Glacier Creek may not be as fancy as the other middle school in the district, Kromrey, but I would not have chosen to go there over my experience at Glacier. The behavioral issues at Glacier may be....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 938,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Hamilton Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 688,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Abundant Life Christian School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

MADISON, WI,

K-12,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I really liked the smaller class atmosphere and how you really get to develop close relationships with your teachers and staff members as well! They are great people to go to for advice even if it....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 293,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Rome Corners Intermediate School

Oregon School District, WI,

5-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 476,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Mount Horeb Middle School

Mount Horeb Area School District, WI,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: High School Junior says Open-minded students, GSA is strong, few bullies!.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 525,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Prairie View Middle School

Sun Prairie Area School District, WI,

6-7,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Prairie View is a middle school like no other, it is one of the most caring schools I've ever been to. They care both about their students and their academics. There are so many opportunities you...Teachers really knew how to talk to and explain information to students. I don't think I ever had a bad teacher. Some teachers are simply hilarious and know how to keep a class going. Others take a....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 546,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Core Knowledge Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Verona Area School District, WI,

K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My two kids go to CKCS in kindergarten and 3rd grade. What we like about the program is that there is clear emphasis on academics. They have homework everyday and it needs to be done. The teachers....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 407,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

St. Ambrose Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

MADISON, WI,

6-12,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I was a 2017 graduate of St. Ambrose Academy. To this day, I look back fondly at the human and educational development I received at this school. Here, I received the critical thinking skills to....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 112,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

O'Keeffe Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 454,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

New Glarus Middle School

Blue checkmark.

New Glarus School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 227,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Savanna Oaks Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Verona Area School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 432,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Glacial Drumlin School

Monona Grove School District, WI,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 1.7 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 779,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Oregon Middle School

Oregon School District, WI,

7-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 631,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Poynette Middle School

Poynette School District, WI,

5-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I am very pleased with the staff and peers for my child. PMS has been a wonderful experience. Definitely exceeding our expectations..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 288,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Spring Harbor Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Spring harbor is one of the best schools in the world I love to roam the halls and the extracurricular activities are top notch. The teachers are great and helpful. One thing that I would prefer if....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 246,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Edgerton Middle School

Edgerton School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 406,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Nikolay Middle School

Cambridge School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 201,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Lake Mills Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Lake Mills Area School District, WI,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 426,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Monticello Middle School

Monticello School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 66,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#21 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Cherokee Heights Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 620,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#22 Best Public Middle Schools in Madison Area.

Badger Ridge Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Verona Area School District, WI,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: High School Sophomore says Badger is a very inclusive school. Its many clubs, sports, and activities make it easy to find a place you fit in and make friends and memories that last a lifetime..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 666,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,