For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 750 students in Rusk County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Rusk County, WI are Ladysmith Elementary School, Bruce Elementary School and Flambeau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rusk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rusk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Program 2 (Ap-2) High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Flambeau Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Grades: PK-12
| 4 students
Po Box 50
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Project Learning (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rusk County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Rusk County, WI include Ladysmith Elementary School, Bruce Elementary School and Flambeau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rusk County?
3 public preschools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rusk County include: Bruce Elementary School vs. Flambeau Elementary School, Flambeau Elementary School vs. Bruce Elementary School, Bruce Elementary School vs. Ladysmith Elementary School
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