For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,096 students in 54868, WI (there are , serving 168 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 54868, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54868, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 54868 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54868, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54868, WI 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
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 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
54868, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barron County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1107 Heart Island Parkway
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1011 S Main St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 5%
205 E Orchard Beach Ln
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
30 Phipps Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 11%
608 West Marshall
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Gr: PK | 18 students
426 North Wilson Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Gr: 3-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54868, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54868, WI include Tainter Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School and Rice Lake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54868?
5 public schools are located in 54868.
What percentage of students in 54868 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 54868 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54868?
54868 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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