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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fond Du Lac Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,029 students in Fond Du Lac, WI (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,218 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Fond Du Lac, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fond Du Lac, WI are Lakeshore Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Waters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fond Du Lac, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Fond Du Lac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fond Du Lac, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
706 Prairie Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2901
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 S Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Military Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Rosenow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
290 Weis Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
396 Linden St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Theisen Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 E Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Friendship Learning Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1098 Prospect Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3757
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Candy Ln
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2835
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Pier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Old Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Fond Du Lac High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Campus Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,917 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Sabish Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Morningside Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Chegwin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Bessie Allen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Mckinley St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3754
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
475 W Arndt St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Horace Mann High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Mckinley St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Alternative School
N7139 County Road K
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-3800
Gr: 11-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
923 Minnesota Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3762
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning In Fond Du Lac
72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6500
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Exploration Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
325 Mckinley St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3740
Gr: 9-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Treffert Way For The Exceptional Mind
Charter School
705 Minnesota Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 266-8199
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fond Du Lac, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Fond Du Lac, WI include Lakeshore Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Waters Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fond Du Lac?
22 public schools are located in Fond Du Lac.
What percentage of students in Fond Du Lac go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Fond Du Lac are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fond Du Lac?
Fond Du Lac public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fond Du Lac are often viewed compared to one another?

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