For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,975 students in Shawano County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shawano County, WI are Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Middle School and Wittenberg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Shawano County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shawano County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birnamwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Main St
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bonduel Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Wittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Prouty St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Gresham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Tigerton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Spaulding St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Bowler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Shawano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Zachow
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Gr: K-2 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
507 Stone Ave
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
W5153 Highway 156
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Gr: K-3 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 North Rd
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shawano County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shawano County, WI include Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Middle School and Wittenberg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shawano County?
8 public middle schools are located in Shawano County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano County?
Shawano County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Shawano County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shawano County include: Bowler High School vs. Gresham High School, Birnamwood Elementary School vs. Wittenberg Elementary School, Wittenberg Elementary School vs. Birnamwood Elementary School
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