Public schools in Ripon, WI
5 open public schools with an address in Ripon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,548
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Ripon public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ripon, WI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,548 students, an average of 310 per school. The largest campus is Ripon High (426 students), and the largest elementary school is Barlow Park Elementary School (398).
Every listed school belongs to Ripon 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 12.7:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Ripon
Elementary schools in Ripon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Park Elementary School Ripon Area School District | PK–02 | 398 | 13.1:1 | |
| Murray Park Elementary Ripon Area School District | 03–05 | 156 | 11.2:1 |
Middle schools in Ripon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Middle Ripon Area School District | 06–08 | 302 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Ripon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High Ripon Area School District | 09–12 | 426 | 12.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ripon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning Ripon Area School District · Charter · Virtual | PK–12 | 266 | 25.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.1%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ripon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,548 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ripon
How many public schools are in Ripon, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ripon: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,548 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ripon?
All listed public schools with an address in Ripon belong to Ripon 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 Ripon?
Ripon High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ripon, with 426 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ripon?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Ripon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ripon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ripon public schools is 12.7:1, 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 Ripon 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