For the 2026 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 42%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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, Westside Elementary School vs. Rocky Branch Elementary School
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