Public schools in Black River Falls, WI
6 open public schools with an address in Black River Falls, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,552
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Black River Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Black River Falls, WI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,552 students, an average of 259 per school. The largest campus is Black River Falls High (500 students), and the largest elementary school is Red Creek Elementary (436).
Black River Falls School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Black River Falls
Elementary schools in Black River Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Street Elementary School Black River Falls School District | PK–01 | 289 | 12.7:1 | |
| Red Creek Elementary Black River Falls School District | 02–05 | 436 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Black River Falls
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls Middle Black River Falls School District | 06–08 | 327 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Black River Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls High Black River Falls School District | 09–12 | 500 | 15.7:1 | |
| DOC: Black River Correctional Ctr Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 12–12 | 0 | — | |
| DOC: Jackson Correctional Institution Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 12–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Black River Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,552 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Black River Falls
How many public schools are in Black River Falls, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Black River Falls: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,552 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Black River Falls?
Schools with an address in Black River Falls belong to 2 education agencies, led by Black River Falls School District (4 schools), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Black River Falls?
Black River Falls High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Black River Falls, with 500 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Black River Falls?
No school with an address in Black River Falls is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Black River Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Black River Falls public schools is 12.8:1, similar to the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Black River Falls guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities