For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 4,710 students in Barron County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barron County, WI are Laker Online, Barron Area Montessori School and Haugen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Haugen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 5th St W
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Gr: PK-4 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 6th St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Farm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 2nd Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 N 2nd St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
Prairie Farm Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Turtle Lake Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barron County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barron County, WI include Laker Online, Barron Area Montessori School and Haugen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barron County?
21 public elementary schools are located in Barron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Barron County include: Cameron Elementary School vs. Barron Area Montessori School, Barron Area Montessori School vs. Cameron Elementary School, Island City Virtual Academy vs. Cumberland Elementary School
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