Beaver Dam Community Information
Wayland Academy is nestled in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, a vibrant, safe community of 15,000+ residents in the heart of the Midwest. It is just 40 minutes northeast of Madison, 90 minutes northwest of Milwaukee, 90 minutes south of Appleton, and 2 1/2 hours north of Chicago.
Quality of life has always been one of the chief themes of city officials, civic leaders and the business community. Beaver Dam’s downtown has experienced a revitalization over the last few years and the progress continues. If you visit Wayland, you may want to stop by the Chamber of Commerce for more information about the area, visit Swan Park – named for the same family as Wayland’s Swan Library, or take a walk around Wayland’s neighborhood to see what is within easy walking distance for your son or daughter if they choose to board at Wayland.