For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 466 students in Rice Lake, WI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rice Lake, WI is Tainter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice Lake, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Rice Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools 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: 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 preschools in Rice Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rice Lake, WI include Tainter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rice Lake?
2 public preschools are located in Rice Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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