Best 53548 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,313 students in 53548, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53548, WI are Washington Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53548, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Gr: PK | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53548, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53548, WI include Washington Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53548?
4 public preschools are located in 53548.
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% 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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