Hilltop Elementary

Hilltop Elementary serves 264 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, earning a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks #462 out of 2,112 Wisconsin elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide—a respectable performance that reflects the dedication of its 24 full-time equivalent teachers. With a favorable 11:1 student-teacher ratio, Hilltop Elementary provides students with more individualized attention than many larger schools.

This smaller class environment can be particularly beneficial for young learners developing foundational academic and social skills during these crucial early years. The school serves families in the 54868 area, where the median household income is $57,049 and median home values reach $186,100. About 23% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 12.3%.

These community characteristics suggest a working-class area with stable housing values and moderate educational attainment levels. Located on Cameron Road, Hilltop Elementary sits in Rice Lake, a remote town in Barron County with a ZIP code population of approximately 15,865 residents. This setting offers students a close-knit community atmosphere where educational relationships can flourish in a more intimate, small-town environment.