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Best Richland County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,037 students in Richland County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 272 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Richland County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Weston Elementary School and Ithaca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Richland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 983-2380
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ithaca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Kickapoo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0159
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Weston Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Weston Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Richland Community 4k
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Richland County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Weston Elementary School and Ithaca Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County?
13 public schools are located in Richland County.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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