Top 10 Best St. Croix County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,638 students in St. Croix County, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 908 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in St.
Croix County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Croix County, WI are Houlton Elementary School, North Hudson Elementary School and River Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Croix County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in St. Croix County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best St. Croix County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
North Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
510 Lemon St N
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
340 13th St S
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1160 14th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #88.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Grades: PK-4
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #1212.
Saint Croix Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1295 Vine St
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-2256
Grades: 5-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1313.
Glenwood City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #1414.
Viking Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Southside Dr
Woodville, WI 54028
(715) 698-2456
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1515.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #1616.
Hudson High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,826 students
Rank: #1717.
Saint Croix Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1751 Broadway St
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #1818.
Saint Croix Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 S Division St
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Grades: 5-8
| 434 students
Rank: #2020.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2121.
Somerset High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #2222.
Glenwood City High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #2323.
Glenwood City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #2424.
Baldwin-woodville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 13th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #2525.
New Richmond High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #2626.
Saint Croix Virtual Inc
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1751 Broadway Street
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson 4k
70 County Road E
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Grades: PK
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson Virtual Charter School
Charter School
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Richmond Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nr4kids
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Grades: PK
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
St Croix Correctional Center
Alternative School
1859 N 4th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Croix County, WI

St. Croix County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Croix County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in St. Croix County, WI include Houlton Elementary School, North Hudson Elementary School and River Crest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Croix County, WI?
31 public schools are located in St. Croix County, WI.
What percentage of students in St. Croix County, WI go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in St. Croix County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix County, WI?
St. Croix County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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