For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,479 students in Pierce County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pierce County, WI are Renaissance Charter Academy, River Falls High School and River Falls Eschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Pierce County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Falls High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pierce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,082 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
River Falls Eschool
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Prescott High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 Hillcrest St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Plum City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pierce County, WI include Renaissance Charter Academy, River Falls High School and River Falls Eschool.
How many public high schools are located in Pierce County?
9 public high schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pierce County include: Prescott High School vs. River Falls High School, Plum City High School vs. Elmwood High School, Elmwood High School vs. Plum City High School
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