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Best Taylor County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,057 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WI include Rib Lake Elementary School, Rib Lake Middle School and Medford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylor County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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