For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Prescott, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Prescott, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Prescott, WI are Malone Elementary School, Prescott Middle School and Prescott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prescott, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Prescott have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prescott, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Saint Croix Street
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Prescott High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prescott, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Prescott, WI include Malone Elementary School, Prescott Middle School and Prescott High School.
How many public schools are located in Prescott?
4 public schools are located in Prescott.
What percentage of students in Prescott go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Prescott are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott?
Prescott public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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