For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,594 students in Clark County, WI (there are , serving 700 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 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 E Division St
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Granton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Loyal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Owen-withee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Loyal Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 West Central Ave
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Neillsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Center St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Granton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Thorp High School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Abbotsford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 W Hemlock St
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Owen-withee High School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Colby High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Owen-withee Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 N 4th Ave
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Po Box 258
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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, Loyal High School vs. Greenwood High School
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