Public schools in Middleton, WI
9 open public schools with an address in Middleton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,664
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Middleton public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Middleton, WI: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,664 students, an average of 629 per school. The largest campus is Middleton High (2,303 students), and the largest elementary school is Pope Farm Elementary (448).
Every listed school belongs to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 19% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Middleton
Elementary schools in Middleton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Lawn Elementary Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 313 | 11.3:1 | |
| Northside Elementary Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 307 | 12.5:1 | |
| Pope Farm Elementary Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 448 | 13.9:1 | |
| Sauk Trail Elementary Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 360 | 9.1:1 | |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 309 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Middleton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kromrey Middle Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | 05–08 | 1,230 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Middleton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Street Community School Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Charter | 09–12 | 108 | 11.4:1 | |
| Middleton High Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | 09–12 | 2,303 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Middleton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4K Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–PK | 286 | 57.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black5%
- Asian13.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Middleton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,664 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middleton
How many public schools are in Middleton, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Middleton: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,664 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middleton?
All listed public schools with an address in Middleton belong to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Middleton?
Middleton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middleton, with 2,303 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middleton?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Middleton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Clark Street Community School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middleton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middleton public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Middleton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities