River Ridge Elementary

River Ridge Elementary serves 198 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Patch Grove, Wisconsin. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1, classes stay small — giving teachers room to work closely with each child during the foundational years when that attention matters most. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

It ranks #17 out of 2,102 public schools in Wisconsin, outperforming 99% of schools statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it places #15 out of 1,099. Those rankings reflect two distinct strengths: a solid academic score of 7.8/10 and a growth score of 9.8/10.

That growth figure is the standout — it means students here consistently make greater academic progress year over year than nearly every other school in the state, regardless of where they started. River Ridge is a regular public school, so its results come without selective admissions or special enrollment filters. For families in Patch Grove, it holds the top spot among the town's three public schools.

For families casting a wider search across western Wisconsin, it competes with the best elementary schools in the entire state — and wins.

With an enrollment of 198 students, River Ridge Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, River Ridge Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.