For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,002 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Buffalo County, WI are Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Buffalo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-4
| 46 students
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Grades: PK
| 84 students
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Buffalo County, WI include Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buffalo County?
4 public preschools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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