For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,228 students in Richland County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 324 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Richland County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Kickapoo Elementary School and Weston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Richland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Kickapoo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0101
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0101
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Weston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Ithaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Kickapoo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Grades: 6-12
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Richland Center Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Grades: 3-6
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Weston Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Rank: #88.
Ithaca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #99.
Ithaca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #1010.
Richland Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Grades: 7-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1111.
Weston Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1212.
Richland Center Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Grades: PK-2
| 288 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Comprehensive Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Grades: PK
| 86 students
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richland County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Kickapoo Elementary School and Weston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County?
12 public schools are located in Richland County.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richland County include: Richland Center Primary School vs. Ithaca Elementary School
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