For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,502 students in 54017, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 198 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 54017, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54017, WI are New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School and New Richmond Starr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54017 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54017, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54017, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7400
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
New Richmond Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-1400
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7431
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
New Richmond Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
New Richmond High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Richmond Way
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7451
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc St. Croix Correctional Center
Alternative School
1859 N 4th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Gr: PK | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54017, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54017, WI include New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School and New Richmond Starr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 54017?
7 public schools are located in 54017.
What percentage of students in 54017 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 54017 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54017?
54017 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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