For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,222 students in Janesville, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Janesville, WI are Marshall Middle School, Edison Middle School and Arise Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Janesville, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6200
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 S Chatham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Janesville, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Tagos Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Janesville, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Janesville, WI include Marshall Middle School, Edison Middle School and Arise Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Janesville?
7 public middle schools are located in Janesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Janesville include: Marshall Middle School vs. Edison Middle School, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School, Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
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