For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,255 students in Rhinelander, WI (there are , serving 294 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Rhinelander, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rhinelander, WI are Sugar Camp Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rhinelander High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhinelander, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Rhinelander have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51爆料s in Rhinelander, WI (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 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Rhinelander High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rhinelander, Wisconsin 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4630 Apperson Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 2%
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5491 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 6-12
511 S Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
309 Maple St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rhinelander, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Rhinelander, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rhinelander High School.
How many public schools are located in Rhinelander?
6 public schools are located in Rhinelander.
What percentage of students in Rhinelander go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Rhinelander are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rhinelander?
Rhinelander public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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