51爆料

Baraboo School District

423 Linn St
Baraboo, WI 53913-1044
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Baraboo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,699 students in Baraboo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51爆料s in Baraboo School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
2,699 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
58,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baraboo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#315 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
40%
34%
38%
42%
44%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.53
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
78%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,195 is higher than the state median of $17,035. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,109 is higher than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,195
$17,035
Spending / Student
$25,109
$17,007

Best Baraboo School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Jack Young Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,699 students.
What is the rank of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District is ranked #313 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baraboo School District?
78% of Baraboo School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Baraboo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,109 is higher than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,699 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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