Top Rankings
Three Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 500 students in Three Lakes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Three Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
500 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Three Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,878 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,540 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,878
$17,189
Spending / Student
$22,540
$17,161
Best Three Lakes School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Gr: 7-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District manages 4 public schools serving 500 students.
What is the rank of Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District is ranked #78 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Three Lakes School District?
95% of Three Lakes School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Three Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,540 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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