For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,481 students in Price County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 33 private students). 98% 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 Prentice Elementary School, Chequamegon High School and Phillips Elementary 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 39% 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).
Best Public Schools in Price County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Price County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 167
Catawba, WI 54515
(715) 474-3368
Catawba, WI 54515
(715) 474-3368
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
N1844 Schoolhouse Rd
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 767-5171
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 767-5171
Gr: PK-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Price County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Price County, WI include Prentice Elementary School, Chequamegon High School and Phillips Elementary 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?
98% 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).
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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