For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,098 students in Wood County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood County, WI are Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Auburndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nasonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11044 Us Highway 10
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10564 School Ave
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Palmetto Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Pittsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1621 S Felker Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 E Fourth St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Gr: PK | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wood County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood County, WI include Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Auburndale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wood County?
18 public preschools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood 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 Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wood County include: Grant Elementary School vs. Woodside Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School vs. Grove Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School
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