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Best Rusk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,605 students in Rusk County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 166 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rusk County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rusk County, WI are Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Bruce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rusk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Flambeau Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ladysmith Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Ladysmith High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Bruce High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Flambeau High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Flambeau Correctional Center
Alternative School
N671 County Road M
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rusk County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Rusk County, WI include Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rusk County?
10 public schools are located in Rusk County.
What percentage of students in Rusk County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rusk County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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