Top 10 Best Taylor County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,624 students in Taylor County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 246 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Elementary School, Rib Lake Middle School and Rural Virtual Academy. 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 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Taylor County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1236 Kennedy St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5818
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Rib Lake Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1296 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Grades: PK-12
| 1,669 students
Rank: #44.
Stetsonville Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
W5338 County Road A
Stetsonville, WI 54480
(715) 678-2600
Grades: PK-4
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Medford Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Grades: PK-4
| 580 students
Rank: #66.
Medford Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Grades: 5-8
| 626 students
Rank: #77.
Esucceed Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N 5th Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #88.
Gilman Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8776
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #99.
Rib Lake High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #1010.
Medford High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #1111.
Gilman High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taylor County, WI

Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilman Charter School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students

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 Rural Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County, WI?
11 public schools are located in Taylor County, WI.
What percentage of students in Taylor County, WI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County, WI?
Taylor County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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