For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 618 students in Shell Lake, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Shell Lake, WI are Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) and Shell Lake Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shell Lake, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Shell Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Shell Lake, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Grades: 3-6
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Grades: PK-2
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shell Lake, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Shell Lake, WI include Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) and Shell Lake Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Shell Lake?
3 public schools are located in Shell Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Shell Lake?
Shell Lake public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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