Top 10 Best Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,626 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,284 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are River Cities High School, Grant Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Wisconsin Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #66.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Rank: #77.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
510 Peach St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6721
Grades: PK
| 224 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI include River Cities High School, Grant Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
11 public schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What percentage of students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Wisconsin Rapids, WI public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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