Best Schools in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Beaver Dam's public school system spans 8 ranked schools with a city average of 7.0 out of 10. Five of those eight schools — 62% — score 7 or higher, meaning most options here clear a meaningful quality threshold. That distribution gives families real choices across the district rather than a single standout surrounded by weaker alternatives.

The elementary tier is Beaver Dam's strongest layer. Prairie View Elementary leads at 9.3 out of 10, the top-ranked school in the district and more than two full points above the city average. Washington Elementary follows at 8.8, well above the average and one of the district's clearest performers. These two schools give families in their attendance zones access to high-performing elementary options.

The remaining elementary schools hold solid ground. Jefferson Elementary scores 7.6 and Lincoln Elementary scores 7.2 — both above the city average and among the 62% of schools clearing the 7-point threshold. Beaver Dam Middle School comes in at exactly 7.0, matching the city average. The middle school is a capable option but doesn't match the performance level of the district's top two elementary schools.

For parents deciding where to live or where to enroll, Beaver Dam's elementary tier is the clearest differentiator. Prairie View and Washington sit well above the rest of the district, and families prioritizing the strongest elementary experience should map those attendance zones early. Jefferson, Lincoln, and the middle school all score at or above the city average, so families throughout Beaver Dam are working with a solid floor. With 62% of schools scoring 7 or higher, most parents here will find a capable option — but the gap between the top two elementary schools and the field is real and worth factoring into any housing or enrollment search.