Fond Du Lac School District
School District · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,833
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,833
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Fond Du Lac School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fond Du Lac School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Fond Du Lac · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeshore Elementary
Fond Du Lac · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverside Elementary
Fond Du Lac · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#160 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,833
$1,059 vs Wisconsin median
District size
6,419 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Fond Du Lac School District ranks #160 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Fond Du Lac School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fond Du Lac Stem Academy (9.2/10), Lakeshore Elementary (8.9/10), and Riverside Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fond Du Lac School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fond Du Lac School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond Du Lac Stem Academy | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakeshore Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Riverside Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Waters Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Evans Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Theisen Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Sabish Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Pier Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Rosenow Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Parkside Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fond Du Lac School District
Fond Du Lac School District is a Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 6,419 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,833 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fond Du Lac School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Fond Du Lac School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fond Du Lac School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fond Du Lac School District with test data.
Schools in Fond Du Lac School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Fond Du Lac
- Total Enrollment
- 6,419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 459
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fond Du Lac School District?
The average composite rating for Fond Du Lac School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District spends $13,833 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fond Du Lac School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fond Du Lac School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Fond Du Lac School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Fond Du Lac School District?
Across schools in Fond Du Lac School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fond Du Lac School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Fond Du Lac School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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