Best Downtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 684 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire, WI.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Eau Claire Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3600
Gr: PK | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire, WI include Eau Claire Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Eau Claire public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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