Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,406 students in Lincoln County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lincoln County, WI is Tomahawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
W4165 Highway 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, WI include Tomahawk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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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