For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,208 students in Polk County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI are Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Frederic Elementary School and Lien Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Croix Falls Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Louisiana St
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Frederic Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 Birch St
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lien Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
469 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Luck Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
131 2nd Ave
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI include Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Frederic Elementary School and Lien Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
9 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Osceola Elementary School vs. Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center vs. Frederic Elementary School, Unity Elementary School vs. Saint Croix Falls Elementary School
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