For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,318 students in Rice Lake, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rice Lake 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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rice Lake, WI include Tainter Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Rice Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rice Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rice Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake 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).
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