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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 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.
Public Schools in Baraboo School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), 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
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,699 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
58,976 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 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $17,039. 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 $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,195
$17,039
Spending / Student
$25,109
$17,011
Best Baraboo School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Young Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
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 #315 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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