Prescott School District

1220 Saint Croix St
Prescott, WI 54021-1042
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Prescott School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,184 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Prescott School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#38 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
58%
40%
57%
38%
63%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,234 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,905 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,234
$17,189
Spending / Student
$17,905
$17,161

Best Prescott School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
505 Campbell St N
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Saint Croix Street
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott 4k
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,184 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #41 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
90% of Prescott School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,905 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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