For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,104 students in Chippewa County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chippewa County, WI are Cornell Elementary School, Southview Elementary School and New Auburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Chippewa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 S 4th St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 A St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
New Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 N East St
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2505
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2505
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 8th Ave
Bloomer, WI 54724
(715) 568-1042
Bloomer, WI 54724
(715) 568-1042
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Cadott Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
463 E Mills St
Cadott, WI 54727
(715) 289-3795
Cadott, WI 54727
(715) 289-3795
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Holcombe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27331 262nd Ave
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4241
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4241
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
303 E Park St
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 667-3221
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 667-3221
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
140 W Elm St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Gr: PK | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Chippewa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
County Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1130 Miles St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5542
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5542
Gr: 8-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chippewa County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chippewa County, WI include Cornell Elementary School, Southview Elementary School and New Auburn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chippewa County?
8 public preschools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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