For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,255 students in Richland County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Weston Elementary School and Kickapoo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richland County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 986-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Kickapoo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0159
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0159
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Gr: 3-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Richland County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Weston Elementary School and Kickapoo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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