Public schools in Chippewa Falls, WI
10 open public schools with an address in Chippewa Falls, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,460
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Chippewa Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Chippewa Falls, WI: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,460 students, an average of 446 per school. The largest campus is Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkview Elementary (377).
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 13.4:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Chippewa Falls
Elementary schools in Chippewa Falls
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halmstad Elementary Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | KG–05 | 355 | 12.7:1 | |
| Hillcrest Elementary Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | KG–05 | 344 | 13.8:1 | |
| Parkview Elementary Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | KG–05 | 377 | 12.5:1 | |
| Southview Elementary Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | KG–05 | 286 | 12.9:1 | |
| Stillson Elementary Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | KG–05 | 338 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Chippewa Falls
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls Middle Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | 06–08 | 999 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Chippewa Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | 09–12 | 1,451 | 16.2:1 | |
| DOC: Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatm ent Facility Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chippewa Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korger-Chestnut Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District | PK–PK | 307 | 102.3:1 | |
| Northern Wisconsin Center Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Alternative School | KG–12 | 3 | 5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Chippewa Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,460 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chippewa Falls
How many public schools are in Chippewa Falls, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Chippewa Falls: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,460 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chippewa Falls?
Schools with an address in Chippewa Falls belong to 3 education agencies, led by Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (8 schools), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1 school), Wisconsin Department of Health Services (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chippewa Falls?
Chippewa Falls High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chippewa Falls, with 1,451 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chippewa Falls?
No school with an address in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chippewa Falls public schools is 13.4:1, 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 Chippewa 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