For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,800 students in 53916, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53916, WI are Prairie View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53916 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53916, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53916, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Grove St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Beaver Dam Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Fourth St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53916, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53916, WI include Prairie View Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53916?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53916.
What is the racial composition of students in 53916?
53916 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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