Can I use St. Croix County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the St. Croix County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in St. Croix County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in St. Croix County?

Start with the 31 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

St. Croix County Schools & Education

Name: St. Croix County, Wisconsin Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

St. Croix County, Wisconsin

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,513

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,113

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 65/100

State Score Position

#40

of 72 counties by score

Education Data Brief: St. Croix County

Measured School Summary

St. Croix County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.6%.

Funding Context

At $7,513 per pupil, St. Croix County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read St. Croix County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

31 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.

Completion

93.6%

1.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,513

$600 below the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

St. Croix County has 31 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What St. Croix County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

St. Croix County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#40

of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Hudson School District

Elementary to high school visible

5,377 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 2Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

New Richmond School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,554 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 2

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Saint Croix Central School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,866 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Baldwin-Woodville Area School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,741 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hudson School District is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in St. Croix County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different St. Croix County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Growing Schools in a Thriving County

St. Croix County manages 31 public schools across six districts, educating 14,625 students. The system is comprehensive, featuring 13 elementary schools and 8 high schools to accommodate the region's growth.

Large Town Schools with Community Focus

With 20 schools located in town settings, the average school size is a healthy 488 students. Hudson High is the largest facility, hosting 1,783 students in a modern, active environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

in St. Croix County

Reported Enrollment

14,625

31 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13

Middle6

High8

Other4

6 School Districts in St. Croix County

Hudson School District

New Richmond School District

Saint Croix Central School District

4 schools

1,866 students

Baldwin-Woodville Area School District

3 schools

1,741 students

Somerset School District

3 schools

1,463 students

Glenwood City School District

3 schools

624 students

31 Public Schools in St. Croix County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in St. Croix County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Hudson High	Profile	Hudson School District	Hudson, 54016Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,783
Hudson Middle	Profile	Hudson School District	Hudson, 54016Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,133
New Richmond High	Profile	New Richmond School District	New Richmond, 54017Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,112
Greenfield Elementary	Record	Baldwin-Woodville Area School District	Baldwin, 54002Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	845
New Richmond Middle	Record	New Richmond School District	New Richmond, 54017Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	749
Saint Croix Central Elementary	Record	Saint Croix Central School District	Roberts, 54023Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	665
Somerset Elementary	Record	Somerset School District	Somerset, 54025Town: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	563
New Richmond Hillside Elementary	Record	New Richmond School District	New Richmond, 54017Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	556
New Richmond Starr Elementary	Record	New Richmond School District	New Richmond, 54017Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	539
Hudson Prairie Elementary	Record	Hudson School District	Hudson, 54016Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	509
Baldwin-Woodville High	Record	Baldwin-Woodville Area School District	Baldwin, 54002Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	505
Saint Croix Central High	Record	Saint Croix Central School District	Hammond, 54015Town: Distant	9–12	High	491
Saint Croix Central Middle	Record	Saint Croix Central School District	Hammond, 54015Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	479
Somerset High	Record	Somerset School District	Somerset, 54025Town: Fringe	9–12	High	469
Somerset Middle	Record	Somerset School District	Somerset, 54025Town: Fringe	5–8	Middle	431
Rock Elementary	Record	Hudson School District	Hudson, 54016Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	405
Viking Middle	Record	Baldwin-Woodville Area School District	Woodville, 54028Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	391
River Crest Elementary	Record	Hudson School District	Hudson, 54016Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	373
Hudson 4K	Record	Hudson School District	Houlton, 54082Suburb: Large	PK	Other	348
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary	Record	New Richmond School District	New Richmond, 54017Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	337

Hudson High

Hudson School District

Hudson, 54016 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,783 students

Hudson Middle

Hudson School District

Hudson, 54016 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,133 students

New Richmond High

New Richmond School District

New Richmond, 54017 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,112 students

Greenfield Elementary

Baldwin-Woodville Area School District

Baldwin, 54002 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary845 students

New Richmond Middle

New Richmond School District

New Richmond, 54017 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle749 students

Saint Croix Central Elementary

Saint Croix Central School District

Roberts, 54023 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary665 students

Somerset Elementary

Somerset School District

Somerset, 54025 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary563 students

New Richmond Hillside Elementary

New Richmond School District

New Richmond, 54017 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary556 students

New Richmond Starr Elementary

New Richmond School District

New Richmond, 54017 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary539 students

Hudson Prairie Elementary

Hudson School District

Hudson, 54016 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary509 students

Baldwin-Woodville High

Baldwin-Woodville Area School District

Baldwin, 54002 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High505 students

Saint Croix Central High

Saint Croix Central School District

Hammond, 54015 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High491 students

Saint Croix Central Middle

Saint Croix Central School District

Hammond, 54015 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle479 students

Somerset High

Somerset School District

Somerset, 54025 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High469 students

Somerset Middle

Somerset School District

Somerset, 54025 / Town: Fringe

Record5–8Middle431 students

Rock Elementary

Hudson School District

Hudson, 54016 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary405 students

Viking Middle

Baldwin-Woodville Area School District

Woodville, 54028 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle391 students

River Crest Elementary

Hudson School District

Hudson, 54016 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary373 students

Hudson 4K

Hudson School District

Houlton, 54082 / Suburb: Large

RecordPKOther348 students

New Richmond Paperjack Elementary

New Richmond School District

New Richmond, 54017 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary337 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,513

State avg $8,113

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Wisconsin counties have the highest graduation rates?

Ozaukee County (97.6%), Oneida County (96.8%), and Vilas County (96.1%) currently lead Wisconsin among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Wisconsin?

Across Wisconsin counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,113. The highest current county values are Bayfield County ($10,665), Vilas County ($10,435), and Florence County ($10,426). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in St. Croix County?

St. Croix County has a school score of 66/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in St. Croix County?

The high school graduation rate in St. Croix County is 93.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does St. Croix County spend per student?

St. Croix County spends $7,513 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in St. Croix County, Wisconsin — FAQ

What does the school system look like in St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

What is the school experience like in St. Croix County?

With 20 schools located in town settings, the average school size is a healthy 488 students. Hudson High is the largest facility, hosting 1,783 students in a modern, active environment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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