For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,328 students in Ripon, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ripon, WI are Quest Charter School, Murray Park Elementary School and Ripon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripon, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ripon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ripon, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Murray Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ripon Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Barlow Park Charter School
Charter School
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: K-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: PK-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Odyssey Academy Of Virtual Learning
Charter School
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ripon, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catalyst Charter Middle School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
651 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
220 Ransom St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4600
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Lumen Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
850 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
850 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ripon, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ripon, WI include Quest Charter School, Murray Park Elementary School and Ripon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ripon?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ripon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon?
Ripon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ripon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ripon include: Quest Charter School vs. Murray Park Elementary School, Murray Park Elementary School vs. Quest Charter School
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