Public schools in Richland Center, WI
8 open public schools with an address in Richland Center, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,440
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Richland Center public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Richland Center, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,440 students, an average of 180 per school. The largest campus is Richland Center High (512 students), and the largest elementary school is Richland Center Primary School (301).
Richland School District operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Richland Center campus. 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 11:1, 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 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
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 Richland Center
Elementary schools in Richland Center
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Elementary Ithaca School District | PK–05 | 145 | 12.6:1 | |
| Richland Center Intermediate School Richland School District | 03–06 | 275 | 8.6:1 | |
| Richland Center Primary School Richland School District | PK–02 | 301 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Richland Center
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Middle Ithaca School District | 06–08 | 69 | 9.6:1 |
High schools in Richland Center
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca High Ithaca School District | 09–12 | 105 | 10.3:1 | |
| PARTNER Charter School Richland School District · Charter · Alternative School | 08–12 | 21 | 21:1 | |
| Richland Center High Richland School District | 07–12 | 512 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Richland Center
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIVE Virtual Charter School Richland School District · Charter · Virtual | PK–12 | 12 | 16.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.3%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Richland Center schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,440 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richland Center
How many public schools are in Richland Center, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Richland Center: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,440 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richland Center?
Schools with an address in Richland Center belong to 2 education agencies, led by Richland School District (5 schools), Ithaca School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Richland Center?
Richland Center High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richland Center, with 512 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richland Center?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Richland Center are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including HIVE Virtual Charter School, PARTNER 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 Richland Center schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richland Center public schools is 11:1, 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 Richland Center 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