For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,552 students in Black River Falls, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Black River Falls, WI are Red Creek Elementary School, Black River Falls Middle School and Black River Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black River Falls, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Black River Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Black River Falls, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 County Road A
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Gr: 2-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Diploma Drive
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Black River Falls High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Tiger Lane
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Black River Correctional Center
Alternative School
W6898 E Staffon Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 333-5681
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 333-5681
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Jackson Correctional Institution
Alternative School
N6500 Haiper Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7360
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7360
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Gr: PK-1 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Black River Falls, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Black River Falls, WI include Red Creek Elementary School, Black River Falls Middle School and Black River Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in Black River Falls?
6 public schools are located in Black River Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Black River Falls?
Black River Falls public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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