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Best Schools in Balsam Lake, WI
Balsam Lake, WI has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,766 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Balsam Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balsam Lake, WI
The top high schools in Balsam Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Luck High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Luck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Unity High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unity School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
3. Saint Croix Falls High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Amery High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balsam Lake, WI
The top middle schools in Balsam Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Saint Croix Falls Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
3. Unity Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Unity School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
4. Luck Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Luck School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balsam Lake, WI
The top elementary schools in Balsam Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lien Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
2. Saint Croix Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students
3. Amery Intermediate
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 285 Students
4. Unity Elementary
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Unity School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 396 Students
5. Luck Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Luck School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balsam Lake, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balsam Lake, WI has a total population of 1,126 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balsam Lake, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Balsam Lake, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balsam Lake, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balsam Lake, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Balsam Lake, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balsam Lake, WI
How many schools are in Balsam Lake, WI?
Balsam Lake, WI has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,766 students in total.
How do schools in Balsam Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Balsam Lake score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Balsam Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balsam Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Balsam Lake
3 of 3 schools in Balsam Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Balsam Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.