Best Schools in Chippewa County, WI
Chippewa County, WI has 62 public schools (14 high, 12 middle, 31 elementary) serving 17,705 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Chippewa County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chippewa County, WI
The top high schools in Chippewa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colfax High
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Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Gilman High
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Gilman School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
3. Elk Mound High
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
4. Chetek-weyerhaeuser High
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
5. Cadott High
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Cadott Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
6. North High
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1663 Students
7. Holcombe High
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Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
8. Chippewa Falls High
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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
9. Bloomer High
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Bloomer School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
10. Stanley-boyd High
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Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chippewa County, WI
The top middle schools in Chippewa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Mound Middle
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Stanley-boyd Middle
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Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
3. Chippewa Falls Middle
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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
4. New Auburn Middle
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New Auburn School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
5. Northstar Middle
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
6. Lake Holcombe Middle
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Lake Holcombe School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
7. Delong Middle
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
8. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
9. Cadott Junior High
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Cadott Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 102 Students
10. Bloomer Middle
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Bloomer School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chippewa County, WI
The top elementary schools in Chippewa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornell Elementary
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Cornell School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
2. Stillson Elementary
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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students
3. Mound View Elementary
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
4. Halmstad Elementary
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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
5. Colfax Elementary
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Colfax School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
6. Stanley Elementary
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Stanley-boyd Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
7. Cadott Elementary
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Cadott Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 442 Students
8. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
9. Sherman Elementary
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
10. Davey Elementary
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chippewa County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chippewa County, WI has a total population of 66,297 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chippewa County, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chippewa County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chippewa County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chippewa County, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chippewa County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chippewa County, WI
How many schools are in Chippewa County, WI?
Chippewa County, WI has 62 public schools: 14 high schools, 12 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 17,705 students in total.
How do schools in Chippewa County perform on state tests?
On average, 62 schools in Chippewa County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Chippewa County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chippewa County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chippewa County
8 places in Chippewa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (5)
- Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (9 schools)
- Stanley-Boyd Area School District (4 schools)
- Bloomer School District (3 schools)
- Cadott Community School District (3 schools)
- Cornell School District (3 schools)