For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,137 students in River Falls, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in River Falls, WI are Rocky Branch Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Falls, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in River Falls have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 River Falls, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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: #22.
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: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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: #44.
River Falls Eschool
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | 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: #55.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 46% | 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: #66.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in River Falls, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in River Falls, WI include Rocky Branch Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in River Falls?
6 public elementary schools are located in River Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in River Falls?
River Falls 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).
Which public elementary schools in River Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in River Falls include: Westside Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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