Ripon Schools Best Schools Recognition

RIPON, Wis (WRPN)-Murray Park Elementary School, Ripon Middle School, and Ripon High School have earned the Best Schools distinction from U.S. News & World Report for the 2025-2026 school year. It is the third year that multiple Ripon Schools are ranked.

According to a press release from the Ripon Area School District out of 989 Wisconsin-ranked schools, Murray Park is ranked #215, Ripon Middle School is #144 out of 536 middle schools in the state, and Ripon High School has been ranked as a national and state Best High School for a seventh year. Ripon High School has a graduation rate of 97 percent and is ranked second in Fond du Lac County.

Ripon High School Principal Bill Kinzinger commented, “Like anything, when there is a foundation established, in this case at Barlow Park, Murray Park, and Ripon Middle School the results take care of themselves.” Being recognized as one of the top schools in the nation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our high school students and staff.”

You can read more about the Best Schools recognition at the Ripon Area School District website.

Photo credit: Ripon Area School District photo of High School staff.