For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,273 students in 53916, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 468 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53916, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53916, WI are Wilson Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53916 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53916, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53916, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 N Crystal Lake Rd
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Grove St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Beaver Dam Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Fourth St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
Beaver Dam High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7313
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7313
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
53916, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Don Smith Learning Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
400 E Burnett St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7423
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7423
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
W9787 County Road D
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7383
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7383
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
N8954 County Rd West
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7385
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7385
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53916, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53916, WI include Wilson Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53916, WI?
8 public schools are located in 53916, WI.
What percentage of students in 53916, WI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53916, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53916, WI?
53916, WI public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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