For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 4,494 students in Polk County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, WI are Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Amery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Croix Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Louisiana St
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1029 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-4180
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Amery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Amery Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
543 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 3-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Lien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
469 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: PK-3
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Frederic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Birch St
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Saint Croix Falls Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Osceola Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
949 Education Ave
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2800
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Luck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1010.
Clayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #1111.
Unity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #1212.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Unity Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1414.
Frederic 6-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Clam Falls Dr
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Grades: 6-12
| 221 students
Rank: #1515.
Luck Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Rank: #1616.
Clayton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Elementary School
Magnet School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Osceola Career Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Osceola Charter Preschool (Closed 2023)
Charter School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, WI include Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Amery Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polk County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Polk County include: Osceola Elementary School vs. Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center vs. Frederic Elementary School, Saint Croix Falls Elementary School vs. Osceola Elementary School
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