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Best Taylor County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,024 students in Taylor County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 209 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Elementary School, Rib Lake Middle School and Medford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1236 Kennedy St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5818
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rib Lake Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1296 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Stetsonville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
W5338 County Road A
Stetsonville, WI 54480
(715) 678-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Gr: 5-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Gilman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8776
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Medford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Rib Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Gilman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Esucceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N 5th Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI include Rib Lake Elementary School, Rib Lake Middle School and Medford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
11 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Taylor County include: Medford High School vs. Rib Lake High School, Rib Lake High School vs. Medford High School

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