For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 481 students in River Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in River Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
481 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Ridge School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Black
1%
9%
% White
91%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,168 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,058 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,168
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 27-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,058
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 27-year historical data
Best River Ridge School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Ridge School District?
River Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of River Ridge School District?
River Ridge School District is ranked #194 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Ridge School District?
91% of River Ridge School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Ridge School District?
River Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is River Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,058 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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