For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 466 students in 54868, WI.
The top-ranked public preschool in 54868, WI is Tainter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54868 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54868, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54868, WI Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tainter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Carrie Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
54868, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barron County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1107 Heart Island Parkway
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1011 S Main St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 5%
205 E Orchard Beach Ln
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 434-5437
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
30 Phipps Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 11%
608 West Marshall
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Gr: PK | 18 students
426 North Wilson Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Gr: 3-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54868, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54868, WI include Tainter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54868?
2 public preschools are located in 54868.
What is the racial composition of students in 54868?
54868 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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