For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 936 students in Beaver Dam, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Beaver Dam, WI are Prairie View Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver Dam, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Beaver Dam have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Beaver Dam, WI (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.
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: #33.
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
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Public Schools (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 preschools in Beaver Dam, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Beaver Dam, WI include Prairie View Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beaver Dam?
4 public preschools are located in Beaver Dam.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Beaver Dam are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Beaver Dam include: Prairie View Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Prairie View Elementary School
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