Three Lakes School District

6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562-9010
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Three Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 512 students in Three Lakes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Three Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
512 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Three Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#113 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Three Lakes   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Three Lakes   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Three Lakes   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Three Lakes   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Three Lakes   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
492 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
29
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
50
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,318 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,012 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Three Lakes   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Three Lakes   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,318
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Three Lakes   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,012
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Three Lakes   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Three Lakes School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District manages 4 public schools serving 512 students.
What is the rank of Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District is ranked #112 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Three Lakes School District?
96% of Three Lakes School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Three Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,012 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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