For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 560 students in Hurley, WI (there are , serving 10 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hurley, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hurley, WI are Hurley Elementary School and Hurley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurley, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Hurley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hurley, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hurley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hurley, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dr Joseph Lalich Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5503 West Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Gr: 9-12
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hurley, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Hurley, WI include Hurley Elementary School and Hurley High School.
How many public schools are located in Hurley?
2 public schools are located in Hurley.
What percentage of students in Hurley go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hurley are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hurley?
Hurley public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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