For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,627 students in Pierce County, WI. The top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, WI are Renaissance Charter Academy, Prescott High School and Ellsworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Pierce County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Falls High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pierce County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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 high schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, WI include Renaissance Charter Academy, Prescott High School and Ellsworth High School. Pierce County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Pierce County, WI?
9 public high schools are located in Pierce County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County, WI?
Pierce County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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