Fond Du Lac School District

72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-4956
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fond Du Lac School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,457 students in Fond Du Lac School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Fond Du Lac School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
6,457 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
482 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fond Du Lac School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#274 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
40%
31%
38%
37%
44%
89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
59%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,396 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,902 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,396
$17,189
Spending / Student
$21,902
$17,161

Best Fond Du Lac School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
706 Prairie Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2901
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 S Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Military Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Rosenow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
290 Weis Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
396 Linden St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Theisen Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 E Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Candy Ln
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2835
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Pier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Old Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Fond Du Lac High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Campus Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,917 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Sabish Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Morningside Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Chegwin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
475 W Arndt St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6500
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,457 students.
What is the rank of Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District is ranked #268 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fond Du Lac School District?
59% of Fond Du Lac School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Fond Du Lac School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,902 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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