For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,181 students in 54017, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 54017 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54017, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54017, WI Public Elementary 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 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 568 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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 54017, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54017, WI include New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School and New Richmond Starr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54017?
4 public elementary schools are located in 54017.
What is the racial composition of students in 54017?
54017 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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