Top 5 Best Rusk County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,168 students in Rusk County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, WI are Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Ladysmith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Rusk County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bruce Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Ladysmith Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Flambeau Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rusk County, WI

Rusk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Grades: PK-12
| 4 students
Po Box 50
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Project Learning (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, WI include Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Ladysmith Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rusk County, WI?
6 public elementary schools are located in Rusk County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County, WI?
Rusk County, WI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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