For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 284 students in Shell Lake, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Shell Lake, WI is Shell Lake Elementary (3-6). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shell Lake, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shell Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shell Lake, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7816
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7816
Gr: 3-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shell Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shell Lake, WI include Shell Lake Elementary (3-6).
How many public elementary schools are located in Shell Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shell Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Shell Lake?
Shell Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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