Turtle Lake Elementary

Turtle Lake Elementary serves 214 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the small community of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. This regular public school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1 with 21 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for personalized attention in smaller classroom settings. The school has earned recognition for its performance, receiving a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking #534 out of 2,112 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 75th percentile among Wisconsin schools.

This strong ranking reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education to its students. Turtle Lake Elementary draws families from a stable rural community where the median household income is $68,594 and median home values are $216,300. The area maintains a low poverty rate of 9.0%, contributing to a supportive environment for student learning.

While 22% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community values education and supports its local school. Located on Oak Street North in Barron County, Turtle Lake Elementary sits in Wisconsin's remote rural landscape, where students benefit from the close-knit community atmosphere and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside that defines this peaceful corner of the state.

Located in a rural area, Turtle Lake 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.