For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 510 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 37% 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rice Lake, WI (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: 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%
Rice Lake, 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 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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