New Richmond School District

837 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017-2357
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

New Richmond School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,532 students in New Richmond School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in New Richmond School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,532 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Richmond School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#90 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
40%
48%
38%
59%
44%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,983 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,497 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,983
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,497
$17,011

Best New Richmond School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
New Richmond High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
New Richmond Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nr4kids
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Richmond School District?
New Richmond School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,532 students.
What is the rank of New Richmond School District?
New Richmond School District is ranked #91 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Richmond School District?
89% of New Richmond School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Richmond School District?
New Richmond School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is New Richmond School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,497 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,532 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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