Best Public Schools in Eau Claire, WI

The Eau Claire, Wisconsin area is home to 21 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Eau Claire Area School District. While the district is ranked 217 out of 428 in Wisconsin and rated 2 stars out of 5, the data reveals a wide range of performance among the individual schools.

Memorial High School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 41 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools with a 5-star rating. It boasts a 95.7% 4-year graduation rate, a low 0.7% dropout rate, and strong test scores that exceed district and state averages. In contrast, McKinley Charter School struggles, with a 56.7% graduation rate, a high 16% dropout rate, and very low proficiency levels on standardized tests.

The data also highlights the success of Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, a 4-star elementary charter school that outperforms the district and state on test scores. Meanwhile, Meadowview Elementary and Longfellow Elementary represent the range of performance, with Meadowview earning a 4-star rating and strong test scores, while Longfellow struggles with a high free/reduced lunch rate and lower academic outcomes.