📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
11 Rated Districts in the Eau Claire, WI Metro Area
Forward Exam 2024–25 · percentile among Wisconsin districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Amery School District | Amery | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #2 | Cornell School District | Cornell | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #3 | Stanley-Boyd Area School District | Stanley | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | Altoona School District | Altoona | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #5 | Chippewa Falls Area School District | Chippewa Falls | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #6 | Eau Claire Area School District | Eau Claire | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #7 | Fall Creek School District | Fall Creek | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #8 | Cadott Community School District | Cadott | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #9 | Bloomer School District | Bloomer | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #10 | Augusta School District | Augusta | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #11 | Lake Holcombe School District | Holcombe | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
Best School Districts in the Eau Claire, WI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Forward Exam 2024–25 (Wisconsin) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Eau Claire, WI metro area? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in the Eau Claire, WI metro area, the highest-rated is Amery School District (Amery), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 80th percentile of Wisconsin districts on Forward Exam 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.