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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chippewa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 8,677 students in Chippewa County, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 762 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, WI are Stillson Elementary School, Stanley Elementary School and Cornell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chippewa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stillson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16556 50th Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2412
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
507 E 1st Ave
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 644-5810
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 S 4th St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Halmstad Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
565 E South Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2415
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 A St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Jim Falls Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13643 198th St
Jim Falls, WI 54748
(715) 720-3260
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
New Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 N East St
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2505
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 8th Ave
Bloomer, WI 54724
(715) 568-1042
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Miles St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2405
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Stanley-boyd Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
507 E 1st Ave
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 644-5715
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Cadott Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
463 E Mills St
Cadott, WI 54727
(715) 289-3795
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Bloomer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jackson St
Bloomer, WI 54724
(715) 568-1025
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Chippewa Falls Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Tropicana Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Cadott Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Myrtle St
Cadott, WI 54727
(715) 289-3795
Gr: 7-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Chippewa Falls High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Terrill St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Stanley-boyd High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
507 E 1st Ave
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 644-5534
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Jefferson Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-3750
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Cornell Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1919.
Cornell High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Cadott High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Myrtle St
Cadott, WI 54727
(715) 289-3795
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2121.
Holcombe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4241
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2222.
Bloomer High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 17th Ave
Bloomer, WI 54724
(715) 568-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2323.
New Auburn Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
704 N East St
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2202
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2424.
New Auburn High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
704 N East St
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2525.
Holcombe High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Elementary School
303 E Park St
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 667-3221
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatm Ent Facility
Alternative School
2909 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 720-2850
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Korger-chestnut
140 W Elm St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Gr: PK | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 102:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Holcombe Middle School
27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
2820 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Stanley Correctional Institution
Alternative School
100 Corrections Dr
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 644-2960
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, WI include Stillson Elementary School, Stanley Elementary School and Cornell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chippewa County?
31 public schools are located in Chippewa County.
What percentage of students in Chippewa County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chippewa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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