For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,024 students in Taylor County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 254 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Elementary School, Rib Lake Middle School and Stetsonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1236 Kennedy St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5818
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5818
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Rib Lake Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Stetsonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W5338 County Road A
Stetsonville, WI 54480
(715) 678-2600
Stetsonville, WI 54480
(715) 678-2600
Grades: PK-4
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Grades: PK-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #66.
Gilman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8776
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8776
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Rank: #77.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Grades: 5-8
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Medford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #99.
Rib Lake High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1010.
Gilman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #1111.
Esucceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 N 5th Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilman Charter School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WI include Rib Lake Elementary School, Rib Lake Middle School and Stetsonville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
11 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Taylor County include: Medford High School vs. Rib Lake High School, Rib Lake High School vs. Medford High School
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