For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,488 students in River Falls, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in River Falls, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in River Falls, WI are Rocky Branch Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Falls, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in River Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 River Falls, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in River Falls, WI?
The top ranked public schools in River Falls, WI include Rocky Branch Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in River Falls?
9 public schools are located in River Falls.
What percentage of students in River Falls go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in River Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in River Falls?
River Falls public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 River Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in River Falls include: Westside Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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