Top Rankings
Prescott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Prescott School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,184 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prescott School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,544 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,227 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,544
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,227
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Prescott School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Prescott High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,184 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #41 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
90% of Prescott School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,227 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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