For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,112 students in Eagle River, WI (there are , serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Eagle River, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Eagle River, WI are School Of Options And Applied Research High School, Northland Pines Middle School and Northland Pines High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Eagle River, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Options And Applied Research High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 8-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northland Pines Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6479
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6479
Gr: 7-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Northland Pines High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eagle River, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Eagle River, WI include School Of Options And Applied Research High School, Northland Pines Middle School and Northland Pines High School.
How many public schools are located in Eagle River?
4 public schools are located in Eagle River.
What percentage of students in Eagle River go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Eagle River are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River?
Eagle River public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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