For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,624 students in Pierce County, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 565 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI are Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Pierce County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Elmwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 E Cascade Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
Prescott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Elm St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #99.
River Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Cemetery Rd
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1010.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-4
| 138 students
Rank: #1111.
River Falls Eschool
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1212.
Prescott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1313.
Ellsworth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1414.
Meyer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #1515.
Spring Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1616.
Ellsworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Plum City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #2020.
Plum City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: #2121.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Rank: #2222.
Elmwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott 4k
Magnet School
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Falls 4 Children
Magnet School
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Grades: PK
| 115 students
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI include Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County?
25 public schools are located in Pierce County.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pierce County include: Prescott High School vs. River Falls High School, Plum City High School vs. Elmwood High School, Westside Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School
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