For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 2,759 students in Barron County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barron County, WI are Barron Area Montessori School, Haugen Elementary School and Island City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Haugen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 5th St W
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Gr: PK-4 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 6th St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Tainter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Carrie Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Farm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 2nd Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 N 2nd St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Cameron Academy Of Virtual Education
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5611
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5611
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Link2learn Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barron County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barron County, WI include Barron Area Montessori School, Haugen Elementary School and Island City Virtual Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Barron County?
13 public preschools are located in Barron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barron County include: Cameron Elementary School vs. Barron Area Montessori School, Barron Area Montessori School vs. Cameron Elementary School, Island City Virtual Academy vs. Cumberland Elementary School
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