For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,013 students in Rice Lake, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 192 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Rice Lake, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Rice Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rice Lake, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tainter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Carrie Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4998
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4998
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Rice Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8156
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8156
Gr: 5-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rice Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Rice Lake, WI include Tainter Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Rice Lake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rice Lake?
5 public schools are located in Rice Lake.
What percentage of students in Rice Lake go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Rice Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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