Best Public Elementary Schools in Rice Lake, WI (2025-26)

Best Rice Lake Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,364 students in Rice Lake, WI.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rice Lake, WI are Tainter Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Rice Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rice Lake, WI public elementary schools have an score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rice Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rice Lake, WI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Tainter Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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2201 Carrie Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065

Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Hilltop Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
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202 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4998

Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #33.

Rice Lake Middle School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
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204 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8156

Gr: 5-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Rice Lake, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Barron County Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1107 Heart Island Parkway
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1011 S Main St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591

Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Head Start (Closed 2023)

205 E Orchard Beach Ln
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437

Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2016)

30 Phipps Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145

Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Kiddie Korner Preschool (Closed 2013)

608 West Marshall
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432

Gr: PK | 18 students

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

426 North Wilson Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979

Gr: 3-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Northern Lakes Regional Academy (Closed 2020)

33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612

Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Red Cedar School (Closed 2016)

33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612

Gr: PK-K | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rice Lake, WI?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rice Lake, WI include Tainter Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Rice Lake Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rice Lake?

3 public elementary schools are located in Rice Lake.

What is the racial composition of students in Rice Lake?

Rice Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).