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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Polk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 6,298 students in Polk County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Polk County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Polk County, WI are Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Amery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Croix Falls Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
651 E Louisiana St
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1029 Oak Ridge Drive, Pox 128
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-4180
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Amery Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Frederic Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 Birch St
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Amery Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
543 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Saint Croix Falls Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lien Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
469 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Luck Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Osceola Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
949 Education Ave
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2800
Gr: 2-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Osceola High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Saint Croix Falls High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Unity Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Frederic 6-12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1437 Clam Falls Dr
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Amery High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Clear Lake Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
Luck High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2121.
Unity High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Luck Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2424.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Dresser Elementary School
131 2nd Ave
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Elementary School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Polk County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Polk County, WI include Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Amery Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County?
26 public schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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