Top Rankings
Three Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Three Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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
813,989 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Three Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,318 is higher than the state median of $17,038. 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.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,318
$17,038
Spending / Student
$22,012
$17,011
Best Three Lakes School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
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 #75 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), 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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