Rib Mountain Elementary

Rib Mountain Elementary serves 209 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Wausau, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking #110 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools, the school places in the 95th percentile statewide for academic achievement. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Students demonstrate strong academic performance, with 62% achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 56% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels tested. Located on Robin Lane in Marathon County, Rib Mountain Elementary draws families from the surrounding 54401 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $64,799 and median home values average $173,800. The community shows solid educational support, with 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 11.1% among the area's 31,292 residents.

The school operates in a rural setting near Wausau, providing students with a close-knit learning environment while maintaining access to the resources and opportunities of a nearby community.

Located in a rural area, Rib Mountain Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.