For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 942 students in Balsam Lake, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Balsam Lake, WI are Unity Elementary School, Unity Middle School and Unity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Balsam Lake, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Balsam Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Balsam Lake, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Unity Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Unity High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Balsam Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Balsam Lake, WI include Unity Elementary School, Unity Middle School and Unity High School.
How many public schools are located in Balsam Lake?
3 public schools are located in Balsam Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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