For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,097 students in Rusk County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rusk County, WI are Bruce Middle School, Ladysmith Elementary School and Bruce Elementary 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 35% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rusk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Flambeau Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ladysmith Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
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 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rusk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Program 2 (Ap-2) High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Flambeau Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-3183
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students
Po Box 50
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6380
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Project Learning (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 5%
402 North 2nd St
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895
(715) 353-2254
Gr: PK-8
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 Bruce Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rusk County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools 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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