For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,335 students in 53581, WI (there are , serving 324 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 53581, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53581, WI are Richland Online Academy, Richland Center Intermediate School and Ithaca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53581 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53581, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53581, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Gr: 3-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Ithaca Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
53581, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
258 E Gage St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6351
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
678 S Park St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2511
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-3963
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
16251 County Highway E
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 538-3118
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53581, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53581, WI include Richland Online Academy, Richland Center Intermediate School and Ithaca High School.
How many public schools are located in 53581?
8 public schools are located in 53581.
What percentage of students in 53581 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 53581 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53581?
53581 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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