For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,821 students in 53916, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53916, WI are Prairie View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53916 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53916, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53916, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Grove St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Beaver Dam Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Fourth St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
53916, Wisconsin 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Don Smith Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 E Burnett St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7423
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7423
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
W9787 County Road D
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7383
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7383
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
N8954 County Rd West
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7385
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7385
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53916, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53916, WI include Prairie View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53916?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53916.
What is the racial composition of students in 53916?
53916 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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