For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 863 students in 53916, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53916, WI are Prairie View Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53916 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53916, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53916, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 N Crystal Lake Rd
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Burnett St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7300
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7300
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 157:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53916, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53916, WI include Prairie View Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53916?
4 public preschools are located in 53916.
What is the racial composition of students in 53916?
53916 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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