For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,594 students in Clark County, WI (there are , serving 703 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Clark County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, WI are Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Division St
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Granton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Loyal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Granton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Loyal Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #1010.
Owen-withee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 West Central Ave
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Grades: 7-12
| 155 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Colby High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Neillsville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Center St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1414.
Abbotsford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 W Hemlock St
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1515.
Owen-withee High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #1616.
Owen-withee Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #1717.
Thorp High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1818.
Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 N 4th Ave
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #1919.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #2020.
Loyal High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Po Box 258
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clark County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, WI include Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
21 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clark County include: Greenwood High School vs. Loyal High School, Colby Elementary School vs. Abbotsford Elementary School, Colby High School vs. Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
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