Public schools in Baraboo, WI
8 open public schools with an address in Baraboo, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,495
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Baraboo public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Baraboo, WI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,495 students, an average of 312 per school. The largest campus is Baraboo High (885 students), and the largest elementary school is East Elementary (334).
Every listed school belongs to Baraboo School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Baraboo
Elementary schools in Baraboo
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Behrman Elementary Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 278 | 10.2:1 | |
| East Elementary Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 334 | 12:1 | |
| West Elementary-Kindergarten Center Baraboo School District | PK–KG | 35 | 5.1:1 | |
| Willson Elementary Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 284 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Baraboo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Young Middle Baraboo School District | 06–08 | 548 | 11:1 |
High schools in Baraboo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High Baraboo School District | 09–12 | 885 | 13.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Baraboo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative Baraboo School District | PK–PK | 116 | 38.7:1 | |
| BELC--Renewal Head Start Baraboo School District | PK–PK | 15 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.7%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Baraboo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,495 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Baraboo
How many public schools are in Baraboo, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Baraboo: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,495 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Baraboo?
All listed public schools with an address in Baraboo belong to Baraboo School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Baraboo?
Baraboo High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Baraboo, with 885 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Baraboo?
No school with an address in Baraboo is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Baraboo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Baraboo public schools is 11.9:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Baraboo guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities