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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Eau Claire Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 10,687 students in Eau Claire, WI (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,087 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Eau Claire, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eau Claire, WI are Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, Meadowview Elementary School and Putnam Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Eau Claire have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Eau Claire, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4714 Fairfax St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-4000
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Heights Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
633 W Macarthur Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-4200
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3832 E Hamilton Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-4600
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Starr Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3200
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Memorial High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2220 Fairfax St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Manz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 E Fillmore Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3900
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1430 Lee St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3300
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Northwoods Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Northwoods Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4100
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3110 W Vine St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4800
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2115 Mitscher Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 Lake St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3400
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Delong Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Vine St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3010 8th St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4700
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Northstar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2711 Abbe Hill Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Locust Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 Locust Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3700
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
North High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Piedmont Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Balcom St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3800
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Eau Claire Community Sites
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3600
Gr: PK | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
3031 Epiphany Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3600
Gr: PK | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Eau Claire, WI?
How many public schools are located in Eau Claire?
23 public schools are located in Eau Claire.
What percentage of students in Eau Claire go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Eau Claire are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Eau Claire are often viewed compared to one another?

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