For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,481 students in Price County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 122 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Price County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Price County, WI are Class Act Charter, Prentice Elementary School and Chequamegon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Price County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Price County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Price County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Class Act Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Prentice Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2812
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2812
Grades: PK-4
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Chequamegon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Highway 100
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3864
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3864
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Prentice Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Grades: 5-8
| 84 students
Rank: #66.
Park Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Phillips High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Flambeau Ave
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-2141
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #88.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
990 Flambeau Ave
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3393
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3393
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Prentice High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Price County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N1844 Schoolhouse Rd
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 767-5171
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 767-5171
Grades: PK-3
| 40 students
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Price County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Price County, WI include Class Act Charter, Prentice Elementary School and Chequamegon High School.
How many public schools are located in Price County?
9 public schools are located in Price County.
What percentage of students in Price County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Price County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Price County?
Price County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Price County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Price County include: Phillips High School vs. Prentice High School, Prentice High School vs. Phillips High School, Phillips Elementary School vs. Prentice Elementary School
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