For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,776 students in Ripon, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Ripon, WI are Quest Charter School, Murray Park Elementary School and Ripon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripon, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Ripon, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Murray Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ripon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Ripon Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Barlow Park Charter School
Charter School
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: K-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: PK-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Odyssey Academy Of Virtual Learning
Charter School
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ripon, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catalyst Charter Middle School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
651 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
220 Ransom St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4600
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Lumen Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
850 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
850 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ripon, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Ripon, WI include Quest Charter School, Murray Park Elementary School and Ripon High School.
How many public schools are located in Ripon?
8 public schools are located in Ripon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Ripon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ripon include: Quest Charter School vs. Murray Park Elementary School, Murray Park Elementary School vs. Quest Charter School
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