For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 352 students in Rio, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rio, WI are Rio Elementary School and Rio Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rio have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rio, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Lowville Rd
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3143
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3143
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Rio Middle/high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Church St
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3141
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3141
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rio, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rio, WI include Rio Elementary School and Rio Middle/high.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rio?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rio.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio?
Rio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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