For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 7,519 students in Pierce County, WI (there are , serving 506 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI are Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Pierce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 5-8
| 90 students
Rank: #66.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Sunshine Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #88.
River Falls High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Cemetery Rd
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,082 students
Rank: #99.
River Falls Eschool
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Prescott High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #1212.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #1313.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #1414.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1515.
Spring Valley Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: #1616.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
Rank: #1717.
Ellsworth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 Panther Dr
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3908
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1818.
Plum City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1919.
Plum City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #2020.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: #2121.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #2222.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Grades: PK
| 115 students
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, WI include Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County?
26 public schools are located in Pierce County.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pierce County include: Prescott High School vs. River Falls High School, Plum City High School vs. Elmwood High School, Elmwood High School vs. Plum City High School
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