Public schools in Eau Claire, WI
23 open public schools with an address in Eau Claire, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,687
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Eau Claire public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Eau Claire, WI: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,687 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is North High (1,567 students), and the largest elementary school is Robbins Elementary (522).
Every listed school belongs to Eau Claire Area School District. 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 12.5:1, lower than 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% 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 Eau Claire
Elementary schools in Eau Claire
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School Eau Claire Area School District · Charter | PK–05 | 301 | 14.3:1 | |
| Davey Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 332 | 12.5:1 | |
| Flynn Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 198 | 9:1 | |
| Lakeshore Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 314 | 10.8:1 | |
| Locust Lane Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 296 | 9.7:1 | |
| Longfellow Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 290 | 10.3:1 | |
| Manz Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 342 | 11.8:1 | |
| Meadowview Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 385 | 13.3:1 | |
| Northwoods Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 304 | 12.5:1 | |
| Putnam Heights Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 422 | 11.7:1 | |
| Robbins Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 522 | 12.5:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 215 | 11:1 | |
| Sherman Elementary Eau Claire Area School District | KG–05 | 502 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Eau Claire
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLong Middle Eau Claire Area School District | 06–08 | 893 | 12.3:1 | |
| Northstar Middle Eau Claire Area School District | 06–08 | 529 | 11.4:1 | |
| South Middle Eau Claire Area School District | 06–08 | 797 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Eau Claire
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Charter School Eau Claire Area School District · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 74 | 9.3:1 | |
| Memorial High Eau Claire Area School District | 09–12 | 1,558 | 17.7:1 | |
| North High Eau Claire Area School District | 09–12 | 1,567 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Eau Claire
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire Community Sites Eau Claire Area School District | PK–PK | 435 | 25.6:1 | |
| Eau Claire Virtual School Eau Claire Area School District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 147 | 30.1:1 | |
| Prairie Ridge Early Learning School Eau Claire Area School District | PK–PK | 248 | 13.4:1 | |
| Second Avenue School Eau Claire Area School District · Alternative School | 04–12 | 16 | 10.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black2.6%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Eau Claire schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,687 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Eau Claire
How many public schools are in Eau Claire, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Eau Claire: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 10,687 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Eau Claire?
All listed public schools with an address in Eau Claire belong to Eau Claire Area School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Eau Claire?
North High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Eau Claire, with 1,567 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Eau Claire?
Yes. 3 of the 23 public schools in Eau Claire are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, Eau Claire Virtual School, McKinley Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Eau Claire schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Eau Claire public schools is 12.5:1, lower than 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 Eau Claire 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