| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley School District | Lone Rock | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,109 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Weston School District | Cazenovia | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 252 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kickapoo Area School District | Viola | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 471 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ithaca School District | Richland Center | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 367 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Richland School District | Gotham | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 1,139 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Richland County compares
Together they enroll 3,338 students across 16 schools. The largest is Richland School District with 1,139 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Richland County, Wisconsin
Richland County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Richland County is River Valley School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Richland County, WI?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Richland County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Richland County, WI?
Of the districts serving Richland County, River Valley School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 50th percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.