Public schools in Beaver Dam, WI
7 open public schools with an address in Beaver Dam, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,947
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Beaver Dam public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Beaver Dam, WI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,947 students, an average of 421 per school. The largest campus is Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), and the largest elementary school is Prairie View Elementary (337).
Every listed school belongs to Beaver Dam Unified 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 13:1, similar to 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.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Beaver Dam
Elementary schools in Beaver Dam
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary Beaver Dam Unified School District | PK–05 | 328 | 10.5:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Beaver Dam Unified School District | KG–05 | 201 | 10.5:1 | |
| Prairie View Elementary Beaver Dam Unified School District | PK–05 | 337 | 11.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Beaver Dam Unified School District | KG–05 | 260 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Beaver Dam
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Middle Beaver Dam Unified School District | 06–08 | 633 | 13:1 |
High schools in Beaver Dam
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High Beaver Dam Unified School District | 09–12 | 1,031 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Beaver Dam
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDUSD4Kids Beaver Dam Unified School District | PK–PK | 157 | 157:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Beaver Dam schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,947 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Beaver Dam
How many public schools are in Beaver Dam, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Beaver Dam: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,947 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Beaver Dam?
All listed public schools with an address in Beaver Dam belong to Beaver Dam Unified 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 Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Beaver Dam, with 1,031 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Beaver Dam?
No school with an address in Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Beaver Dam public schools is 13:1, similar to 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 Beaver Dam 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