Best Public Schools in Rib Lake, WI

The city of Rib Lake, Wisconsin is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Rib Lake Elementary, Rib Lake High, and Rib Lake Middle, all part of the Rib Lake School District.

Among the three schools, Rib Lake Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 60-152 elementary schools in Wisconsin and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed the state averages, with 3rd-5th grade students performing 20-35 percentage points better in English Language Arts and 25-35 percentage points better in Mathematics.

While Rib Lake High was previously ranked in the top half of Wisconsin high schools, its ranking has declined in recent years, and it is now only rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This decline in performance is concerning and warrants further investigation by the district. In contrast, Rib Lake Middle has maintained a relatively steady 3-star rating, with its ranking fluctuating between the top 137 and 245 middle schools in the state. The district should focus on addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, which range from 17.7% to 17.7%, and investigate the causes of the high school's performance decline.