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Baraboo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,598 students in Baraboo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Baraboo School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
9 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
2,598 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baraboo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,863 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,085 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,863
$17,189
Spending / Student
$26,085
$17,161
Best Baraboo School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Jack Young Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,598 students.
What is the rank of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District is ranked #311 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baraboo School District?
76% of Baraboo School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Baraboo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,085 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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