Best Richland County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,255 students in Richland County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, WI are Richland Online Academy, Weston Elementary School and Ithaca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Richland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 983-2380
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ithaca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Kickapoo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0159
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0103
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, WI include Richland Online Academy, Weston Elementary School and Ithaca Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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