For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 750 students in Sawyer County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sawyer County, WI are Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Winter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sawyer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 State Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Winter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
10665 N Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: PK-2 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sawyer County, WI include Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Winter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sawyer County?
3 public preschools are located in Sawyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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