K-12 Schools

There are seven K-12 School Districts in Barron County. For more information, please refer to their websites or contact them by telephone. They include:

Barron School District
715-537-5612
www.barron.k12.wi.us

Cameron School District
715-458-4560
www.cameron.k12.wi.us

Chetek School District
715-924-2226
www.chetek.k12.wi.us

Cumberland School District
715-822-5124
www.cumberland.k12.wi.us

Prairie Farm School District
715-455-1683
www.prairiefarm.k12.wi.us

Turtle Lake School District
715-986-2597
www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us

Rice Lake School District
715-234-9007
www.ricelake.k12.wi.us

Parochial Schools include:

Growing Lights Christian Academy
916 East Division Avenue
Barron, WI 54812
715-637-3655

St. Joseph's Catholic School
128 West Humbird Street
Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-234-7721

Meadow Creek Adventist School
1779 20 ½ Street
Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-434-7798

Colleges and universities within and nearby Barron County include:

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Award winning faculty, a warm and friendly learning environment with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment has made the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College the "first choice" for many residents on northwestern Wisconsin. WITC is located in Rice Lake adjacent to the University of Wisconsin Center Barron County.

Educational programming at WITC-Rice Lake is recognized statwide and in the nation for its unique program offerings, including Architectural-Commercial Design, Computer Information Systems (microcomputer specialist), Electronics Telecommunications, among other skills. www.witc.tec.wi.us

WITC Technology Center

Work will begin in 2002 and be completed in 2003 on the new WITC Technology Center. The WITC Technology Center will be situated on a 16 acre parcel in Rice Lake’s south industrial park adjacent to the WITC campus. Similar technology centers are successful at the two other Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Colleges campuses in Ashland and New Richmond.

An adjoining 28 acres will comprise the Technology Park. Technology oriented industries are encouraged to inquire about the Technology Center and Technology Park at any of the following organizations:

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College: 715-234-7082 | 1-800-243-WITC (9482)
City of Rice Lake: 715-234-7088
Red Cedar Development Corporation: 715-234-9174
Barron County Economic Development Corporation: 800-529-4148

WITC Conference Center
The WITC Conference Center is a centerpiece for educational programs and training meetings. This attractive, state-of-the-art conference facility is the ideal setting for groups of any size. Flexible room arrangements can accommodate small groups or conferences up to 240 people. WITC coordinates refreshments, meals, and food service; arranges seating, and provides audio, visual and technology equipment to enhance the meeting accomodations. For more information on the WITC Conference Center call the campus at 715-234-7082.

Finally keep your eye on WITC's soon-to-be Advanced Technology Center that will prepare northwestern Wisconsin companies and their leaders to better compete in the new economy.

University of Wisconsin Center Barron County
The University of Wisconsin Center Barron County (UWCBC) is located in Rice Lake on a 110 acre campus adjacent to the technical college. With an enrollment of nearly 700, UWCBC offers a complete range of freshman and sophomore level courses leading to a baccalaureate degree. UWCBC offers Associate degrees as well as numerous continuing education opportunities.

UWCBC is also home to a satellite of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC is coordinated through the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. A variety of business services are available from the SBDC. For more information, visit their website at www.uwex.edu/sbdc or call 715-234-8176 or 715-836-5811.

University of Wisconsin Extension - Barron County
UW-Extension, Barron County is located at 410 East LaSalle Avenue in Barron. This community based educational program provides research and information in the areas of 4H/Youth Development, Family Living, Agriculture/Agri-Business in addition to Business, Community and Economic Development. Visit their website at www.uwex.edu or call 715-537-6250.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

The University of Wisconsin has 4 campuses in close proximity to Barron County. They include:

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, UW-Stout has Colleges in Technology, Engineering and Management, Arts and Sciences, and Human Development. UW-Stout also has specialized curriculum in International Studies, plus Training and Human Resource Development. UW-Stout is home to the Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center. Additional information is available at their website at www.uwstout.edu or by calling 715-836-2637.

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, UW-Eau Claire is home to the Colleges of Business, Arts and Sciences, and Professional Studies in the schools of Education, Human Sciences and Nursing. With a focus on Liberal Arts, the campus is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Undergraduate Research. More information is available through their website at www.uwec.edu or by calling 715-836-2637.

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Located in River Falls, UW-River Falls has Colleges of Agriculuture, Food and Environment, Arts and Sciences, Education and Graduate Studies. Additional information can be obtained from their website at www.uwrf.edu or by calling 715-425-3500.

University of Wisconsin - Superior
Located in Superior, Wisconsin, UW-Superior has Colleges in Professional Studies and Arts and Sciences. Some of the Majors available include: Business Administration, Accounting, and Teacher Education. UW-Superior also offers an Extended Degree program for completion of bachelors degrees. More information is available at www.uwsuper.edu or by calling 715-394-8230.