Unity Elementary

Unity Elementary serves 389 students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 with 33 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school has earned recognition as one of Wisconsin's top-performing elementary schools, ranking #49 out of 2,112 schools statewide and placing in the 98th percentile.

This achievement reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education in its early elementary program. Unity Elementary has received a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10, indicating solid overall performance. The school draws from a stable community where the median household income is $65,417 and median home values average $235,400.

With a relatively low poverty rate of 7.5% in the surrounding area, students benefit from a supportive community environment. About 22% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, contributing to a community that values education. Unity Elementary is situated in Polk County's remote rural setting along Highway 46 North, offering students the advantages of small-town education in Wisconsin's scenic lake country region.

Located in a rural area, Unity 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.