For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,683 students in Pierce County, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 484 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%). Pierce County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI are Greenwood Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Malone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Pierce County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-4
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 E Cascade Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #88.
Prescott High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #99.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #1010.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #1212.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
Rank: #1313.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Elm St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1414.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1515.
Spring Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #1616.
River Falls High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Cemetery Rd
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #1717.
Plum City Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #1818.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #1919.
Ellsworth Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2020.
Plum City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #2121.
Elmwood High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Grades: PK
| 115 students
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI include Greenwood Elementary School, Elmwood Elementary School and Malone Elementary School. Pierce County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County, WI?
25 public schools are located in Pierce County, WI.
What percentage of students in Pierce County, WI go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County, WI?
Pierce County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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