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Best St. Croix County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 9,348 students in St. Croix County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. Croix County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix County, WI include Houlton Elementary School, River Crest Elementary School and Willow River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. Croix County?
20 public elementary schools are located in St. Croix County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix County?
St. Croix County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in St. Croix County are often viewed compared to one another?

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