For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,440 students in Richland Center, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 324 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Richland Center, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richland Center, WI are Richland Online Academy, Ithaca Elementary School and Richland Center Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Center, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Richland Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richland Center, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ithaca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 649-4483
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 649-4483
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Gr: PK
Richland Center, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richland Center, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Richland Center, WI include Richland Online Academy, Ithaca Elementary School and Richland Center Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Richland Center?
9 public schools are located in Richland Center.
What percentage of students in Richland Center go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Richland Center are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Center?
Richland Center public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Richland Center are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richland Center include: Ithaca Elementary School vs. Richland Center Primary School, Richland Center Primary School vs. Ithaca Elementary School
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