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 20%)
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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,243 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Prescott School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,243 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Prescott School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 445 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,148 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
70
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,368 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,055 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,368
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,055
$16,804
Best Prescott School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Elm St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5054
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Dexter St
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5389
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott 4k
Magnet School
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,243 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #48 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
92% of Prescott School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,055 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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