For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 437 students in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Rib Mountain are Rib Mountain Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau, WI include Rib Mountain Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau?
the neighborhood of Rib Mountain, Wausau public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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