Top Rankings
New Richmond School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,502 students in New Richmond School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in New Richmond School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
3,502 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Richmond School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,613 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,120
$17,189
Spending / Student
$13,613
$17,161
Best New Richmond School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
New Richmond High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Gr: PK | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Richmond School District?
New Richmond School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,502 students.
What is the rank of New Richmond School District?
New Richmond School District is ranked #90 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Richmond School District?
90% of New Richmond School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Richmond School District?
New Richmond School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is New Richmond School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,613 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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