For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 750 students in Rusk County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rusk County, WI are Ladysmith Elementary School, Bruce Elementary School and Flambeau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rusk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rusk County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rusk County, WI include Ladysmith Elementary School, Bruce Elementary School and Flambeau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rusk County?
3 public preschools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rusk County include: Bruce Elementary School vs. Flambeau Elementary School, Flambeau Elementary School vs. Bruce Elementary School, Ladysmith Elementary School vs. Flambeau Elementary School
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