For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 954 students in Balsam Lake, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Balsam Lake, WI are Unity Elementary School, Unity Middle School and Unity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Balsam Lake, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Balsam Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Balsam Lake, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Unity High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Balsam Lake, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Balsam Lake, WI include Unity Elementary School, Unity Middle School and Unity High School.
How many public schools are located in Balsam Lake?
3 public schools are located in Balsam Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Balsam Lake?
Balsam Lake public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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