For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,347 students in Oneida County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oneida County, WI are Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida 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 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oneida County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11065 Old Highway 51 N
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9132
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9132
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oneida County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oneida County, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oneida County?
8 public preschools are located in Oneida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oneida County include: Minocqua Elementary School vs. Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School, Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School vs. Minocqua Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School
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