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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Barron County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 6,892 students in Barron County, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 277 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Barron County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barron County, WI are Laker Online, Barron Area Montessori School and Haugen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Barron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Haugen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 5th St W
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Gr: PK-4 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 6th St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Tainter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 Carrie Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Farm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4998
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Rice Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
204 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8156
Gr: 5-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1530 2nd Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Cameron High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
919 N 2nd St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Prairie Farm High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
Prairie Farm Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2020.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Turtle Lake Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Turtle Lake High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Barron High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Hilltop Day Care And Preschool
104 Cameron Rd
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 schools in Barron County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Barron County, WI include Laker Online, Barron Area Montessori School and Haugen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barron County?
30 public schools are located in Barron County.
What percentage of students in Barron County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Barron County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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