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Top 10 Best Wisconsin Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,431 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (there are , serving 1,261 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are Howe Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Wisconsin Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1010.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Grades: PK
| 241 students
[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI include Howe Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids?
11 public schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids.
What percentage of students in Wisconsin Rapids go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin Rapids are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wisconsin Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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