Best Schools in Pierce County, WI
Pierce County, WI has 31 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 8,651 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Pierce County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierce County, WI
The top high schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Durand Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durand-arkansaw School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 521 Students
2. Pepin High
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Projected Test Scores
Pepin Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
3. Prescott High
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Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 430 Students
4. River Falls High
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River Falls School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1112 Students
5. Ellsworth High
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Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
6. Elmwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Elmwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
7. Spring Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
Spring Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
8. Renaissance Charter Academy
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River Falls School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
9. Plum City High
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Projected Test Scores
Plum City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierce County, WI
The top middle schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prescott Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Elmwood Middle
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Elmwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 83 Students
3. Spring Valley Middle
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Spring Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 154 Students
4. Meyer Middle
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River Falls School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
5. Ellsworth Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierce County, WI
The top elementary schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Valley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Spring Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
2. Malone Elementary
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Prescott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Greenwood Elementary
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River Falls School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
4. Westside Elementary
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River Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
5. Rocky Branch Elementary
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River Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
6. Pepin Elementary
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Pepin Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
7. Plum City Elementary
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Plum City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
8. Elmwood Elementary
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Elmwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 138 Students
9. River Falls Public Montessori Academy
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River Falls School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
10. Ellsworth Elementary
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Ellsworth Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 730 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierce County, WI has a total population of 42,212 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierce 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 Pierce County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierce 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 Pierce County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierce County, WI
How many schools are in Pierce County, WI?
Pierce County, WI has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 8,651 students in total.
How do schools in Pierce County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Pierce County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Pierce County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierce 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: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pierce County
6 places in Pierce County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- River Falls (9)
- Prescott (4)
- Ellsworth (3)
- Elmwood (3)
- Spring Valley (3)
- Plum City (2)
School districts (5)
- River Falls School District (9 schools)
- Elmwood School District (4 schools)
- Prescott School District (4 schools)
- Ellsworth Community School District (3 schools)
- Spring Valley School District (3 schools)