Top 10 Best Richland County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,352 students in Richland County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 293 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Richland County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Kickapoo Elementary School and Richland Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Richland County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Kickapoo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0101
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Grades: 7-12
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Ithaca Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Grades: 3-6
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Weston Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
Rank: #1111.
Weston Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1212.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Grades: PK-2
| 272 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richland County, WI

Richland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Grades: PK
| 86 students
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Grades: K-6
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Richland County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Kickapoo Elementary School and Richland Center High School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County, WI?
12 public schools are located in Richland County, WI.
What percentage of students in Richland County, WI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Richland County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County, WI?
Richland County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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