For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,466 students in Portage County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI are Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs), Amherst Elementary School and Rosholt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Portage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Rosholt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Almond-bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Gr: PK | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Options
Special Education School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5590 School St
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Gr: 7-9
Esd High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Jackson Environmental Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: 5-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Winnequah Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1201 North Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI include Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs), Amherst Elementary School and Rosholt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portage County?
7 public preschools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
