For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 703 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buffalo County, WI are Alma Elementary School, Mondovi Middle School and Cochrane-fountain City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Buffalo County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mondovi Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Gilmanton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: 5-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buffalo County, WI include Alma Elementary School, Mondovi Middle School and Cochrane-fountain City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buffalo County?
5 public middle schools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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