For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,092 students in Eagle River, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Eagle River, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eagle River, WI are School Of Options And Applied Research High School, Northland Pines Middle And High School and Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Eagle River, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Options And Applied Research High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northland Pines Middle And High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eagle River, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Eagle River, WI include School Of Options And Applied Research High School, Northland Pines Middle And High School and Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River.
How many public schools are located in Eagle River?
3 public schools are located in Eagle River.
What percentage of students in Eagle River go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Eagle River are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River?
Eagle River 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).
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