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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Pierce County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,519 students in Pierce County, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 447 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI are Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pierce County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1355 Sunshine Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
River Falls High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Cemetery Rd
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Prescott High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Spring Valley Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-4 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Ellsworth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Plum City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Plum City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Gr: PK-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Plum City Middle School
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott 4k
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
River Falls 4 Children
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI include Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County?
26 public schools are located in Pierce County.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?

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