St. Croix Falls: Schools & Education
20 public schools serve St. Croix Falls. Osceola High is the largest at 551 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,640 students.
- ~97 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
25 K-12 schools serving the area — about 97 residents per school. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (25)
| School Districts · Districts | Amery School District, Unity School District, Clayton School District, Clear Lake School District, Frederic School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 7 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5500300, 5500750, 5502580, 5502610, 5504860 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,729 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 374 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,146 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 45.4% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 20.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies |
| Nearest College · City | Center City |
| Nearest College · Phone | (888) 257-7800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 20.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Croix Falls Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 230 S. Washington St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (715) 483-1777 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 54024 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2548 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12