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Best 53916 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,988 students in 53916, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 460 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 53916, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53916, WI are Prairie View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln 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 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53916, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53916, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 N Crystal Lake Rd
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Grove St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Brook St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Beaver Dam High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7313
Gr: 9-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Beaver Dam Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Fourth St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Bdusd4kids
400 E Burnett St
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 schools in 53916, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53916, WI include Prairie View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53916?
8 public schools are located in 53916.
What percentage of students in 53916 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 53916 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53916?
53916 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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