For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,442 students in River Falls, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in River Falls, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in River Falls, WI are Rocky Branch Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Falls, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in River Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in River Falls, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Sunshine Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
River Falls High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Cemetery Rd
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in River Falls, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in River Falls, WI include Rocky Branch Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in River Falls?
8 public schools are located in River Falls.
What percentage of students in River Falls go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in River Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in River Falls?
River Falls public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in River Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in River Falls include: Westside Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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