For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,532 students in 54017, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 218 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 54017, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54017, WI are New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School and New Richmond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54017 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54017, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
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).
Best 54017, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
New Richmond High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 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
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Croix Correctional Center
Alternative School
1859 N 4th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54017, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54017, WI include New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School and New Richmond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54017?
8 public schools are located in 54017.
What percentage of students in 54017 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 54017 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54017?
54017 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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