For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,557 students in Price County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 122 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Price County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Price County, WI are Class Act Charter, Chequamegon High School and Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Price County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Price County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Price County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Class Act Charter
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Chequamegon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Highway 100
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3864
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3864
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Prentice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Grades: 5-8
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Phillips High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
990 Flambeau Ave
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-2141
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Prentice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2812
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2812
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Rank: #77.
Phillips Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Highway 100
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3393
Phillips, WI 54555
(715) 339-3393
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
Park Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #99.
Prentice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Price County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N1844 Schoolhouse Rd
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 767-5171
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 767-5171
Grades: PK-3
| 40 students
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Price County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Price County, WI include Class Act Charter, Chequamegon High School and Phillips Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Price County?
9 public schools are located in Price County.
What percentage of students in Price County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Price County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Price County?
Price County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Price County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Price County include: Phillips High School vs. Prentice High School, Prentice High School vs. Phillips High School
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