For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 623 students in Balsam Lake, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Balsam Lake, WI are Unity Elementary School and Unity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Balsam Lake, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Balsam Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Balsam Lake, WI (2026)
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 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Balsam Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Balsam Lake, WI include Unity Elementary School and Unity Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Balsam Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Balsam Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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