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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Croix County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 14,411 students in St. Croix County, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 890 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in St.
Croix County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in St. Croix County, WI are Houlton Elementary School, River Crest Elementary School and Willow River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Croix County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in St. Croix County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in St. Croix County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
North Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 Lemon St N
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hudson Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 13th St S
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1160 14th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Saint Croix Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 S Division St
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Gr: PK-4 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Hudson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Saint Croix Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1295 Vine St
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-2256
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Glenwood City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Somerset High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
New Richmond High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2121.
Baldwin-woodville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 13th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Viking Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Southside Dr
Woodville, WI 54028
(715) 698-2456
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
Saint Croix Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1751 Broadway St
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Glenwood City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Glenwood City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4266
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc St. Croix Correctional Center
Alternative School
1859 N 4th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson 4k
1118 Fourth St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson Virtual Charter School
Charter School
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Nr4kids
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Gr: PK | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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