For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,637 students in Wausau, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI are Riverview Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and G D Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wausau, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Wausau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wausau, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Wausau, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI include Riverview Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and G D Jones Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wausau, WI?
4 public preschools are located in Wausau, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Wausau, WI?
Wausau, WI public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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