For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 9,348 students in St. Croix County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix County, WI are Houlton Elementary School, River Crest Elementary School and Willow River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Croix County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. Croix County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Croix County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
North Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Lemon St N
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hudson Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 13th St S
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,150 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1160 14th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Saint Croix Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 S Division St
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Saint Croix Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1295 Vine St
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-2256
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-2256
Gr: 5-8 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Gr: 5-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Viking Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Southside Dr
Woodville, WI 54028
(715) 698-2456
Woodville, WI 54028
(715) 698-2456
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Glenwood City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Glenwood City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Broadway Street
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
St. Croix County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix County, WI include Houlton Elementary School, River Crest Elementary School and Willow River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. Croix County?
20 public elementary schools are located in St. Croix County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix County?
St. Croix County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in St. Croix County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in St. Croix County include: New Richmond Starr Elementary School vs. New Richmond Hillside Elementary School, Saint Croix Central Elementary School vs. New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, River Crest Elementary School vs. Rock Elementary School
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