Public schools in Fond du Lac, WI
16 open public schools with an address in Fond du Lac, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,458
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fond du Lac public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Fond du Lac, WI: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,458 students, an average of 404 per school. The largest campus is Fond du Lac High (1,917 students), and the largest elementary school is Waters Elementary (389).
Fond du Lac School District operates the most schools here (15), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.3:1, 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 49% 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 Fond du Lac
Elementary schools in Fond du Lac
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chegwin Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 296 | 9.5:1 | |
| Evans Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 279 | 11.9:1 | |
| Lakeshore Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 354 | 14.2:1 | |
| Parkside Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 325 | 9.8:1 | |
| Pier Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 274 | 11.2:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 273 | 11.4:1 | |
| Roberts Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 317 | 12.2:1 | |
| Rosenow Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 351 | 13.5:1 | |
| Waters Elementary Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 389 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Fond du Lac
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabish Middle Fond du Lac School District | 06–08 | 445 | 12.8:1 | |
| Theisen Middle Fond du Lac School District | 06–08 | 431 | 12.8:1 | |
| Woodworth Middle Fond du Lac School District | 06–08 | 413 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Fond du Lac
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOC: Taycheedah Correctional Institution Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 11–12 | 1 | 0.5:1 | |
| Fond du Lac High Fond du Lac School District | 09–12 | 1,917 | 16.6:1 | |
| Fond du Lac STEM Academy Fond du Lac School District · Charter | 06–12 | 162 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fond du Lac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning in Fond du Lac Fond du Lac School District | PK–PK | 231 | 33:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black8.9%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Fond du Lac schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,458 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fond du Lac
How many public schools are in Fond du Lac, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Fond du Lac: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,458 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fond du Lac?
Schools with an address in Fond du Lac belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fond du Lac School District (15 schools), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fond du Lac, with 1,917 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fond du Lac?
Yes. 1 of the 16 public schools in Fond du Lac are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Fond du Lac STEM Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fond du Lac schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fond du Lac public schools is 12.3:1, 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 Fond du Lac 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