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6 schools in Rice Lake

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Public-school families in Rice Lake pick from 6 campuses serving the city's roughly 2,013 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Rice Lake

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,013
-178 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Head StartCombinedM-M·
Hilltop Day Care and PreschoolElementaryPK-PK21
Hilltop ElementaryElementaryKG-04251
Rice Lake HighHigh09-12674
Rice Lake MiddleMiddle05-08622
Tainter ElementaryElementaryPK-04445

About Rice Lake

Rice Lake, Wisconsin is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,013 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,013 students, shrank 8% from the 2,191 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 7 to 5 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 88% to 85%.

On this page, the community for Rice Lake discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake, Wisconsin has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,013 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake High is the largest public school in Rice Lake by enrollment, with approximately 674 students.
What school districts serve Rice Lake?
Rice Lake public schools are operated by Rice Lake Area School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Rice Lake cover?
Public schools in Rice Lake serve students from pre-K through grade 12.