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8 schools in Baraboo

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Baraboo sits inside Wisconsin with 8 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,495, and a mix of 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Baraboo

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,495
-370 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 81%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Al Behrman ElementaryElementaryPK-05278
Baraboo Early Learning CooperativeElementaryPK-PK116
Baraboo HighHigh09-12885
BELC--Renewal Head StartElementaryPK-PK15
East ElementaryElementaryPK-05334
Jack Young MiddleMiddle06-08548
West Elementary-Kindergarten CenterElementaryPK-KG35
Willson ElementaryElementaryPK-05284

About Baraboo

Baraboo is a middle-population Wisconsin city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 2,495 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Baraboo is around 312 students, 16% meaningfully below the Wisconsin average of about 370.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 13%: 2,865 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,495 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 81% to 76% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Baraboo discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Baraboo?
Baraboo, Wisconsin has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,495 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Baraboo?
Baraboo has 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Baraboo?
Baraboo High is the largest public school in Baraboo by enrollment, with approximately 885 students.
What school districts serve Baraboo?
Baraboo public schools are operated by Baraboo School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Baraboo cover?
Public schools in Baraboo serve students from pre-K through grade 12.