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15 schools in Fond du Lac School District

Wisconsin · 6,457 students · 1 city

Fond du Lac School District reports 15 public K-12 schools and approximately 6,457 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 430.

4-year change in Fond du Lac School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,457
-192 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fond du Lac School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
47.7%#186 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
6,457#21 of 290#1,459 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
15#18 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.5:1#163 of 290#3,730 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
49.4%#50 of 289#4,255 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
59.4%#19 of 177#1,719 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Fond du Lac School District

State test results across the district's 14 scored schools run from Lakeshore Elementary at 84.2% proficient to Fond du Lac High at 34.0%, a gap of 50.3 points. That is the 8th widest gap among 113 Wisconsin districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 15 district schools that reported both years went from 7,145 to 6,457 students (down 10%) and from 474 to 479 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Fond du Lac School District

Fond du Lac School District is a small public-school district in Wisconsin. The district operates 15 schools and serves approximately 6,457 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Fond du Lac School District is made up of 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

Per-school enrollment averages around 430 in this district, higher than the Wisconsin typical of 370.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Fond du Lac School District has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,649 students to 6,457.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fond du Lac School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Fond du Lac School District?
Fond du Lac School District operates 15 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 6,457 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fond du Lac School District?
Fond du Lac School District includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Fond du Lac School District?
Fond du Lac High is the largest public school in Fond du Lac School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,917 students.
What grade levels does Fond du Lac School District serve?
Fond du Lac School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 15 schools.
Are there charter schools in Fond du Lac School District?
1 of the 15 schools listed under Fond du Lac School District are charter schools.