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Best Wisconsin Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,734 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are Howe Elementary School, Grant 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wisconsin Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Childrens Choice Elementary School (Closed 2007)
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
East Junior High School (Closed 2023)
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Gr: 8-9 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Pitsch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Gr: PK-6
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI include Howe Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Woodside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids?
8 public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wisconsin Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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