Hilltop Day Care and Preschool vs Tainter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
Rice Lake · Public other · Grades PK–PK
21 students
Tainter Elementary
Rice Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students
| Measure | Hilltop Day Care and Preschool Rice Lake, Wisconsin | Tainter Elementary Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #481 of 1,069 |
| National rank | – | #19751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 21 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 21 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Rice Lake | Rice Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Day Care and Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 56.4%).
- •Tainter Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 21.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hilltop Day Care and Preschool better than Tainter Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hilltop Day Care and Preschool and Tainter Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rice Lake and Rice Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool: 21. Tainter Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Day Care and Preschool and Tainter Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is unranked and Tainter Elementary is 481st of 1,069 among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).