For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,004 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Manitowoc County, WI are Zielanis Elementary School, Schultz Elementary School and Valders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Manitowoc County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Gr: PK-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Schultz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Woodlawn Dr
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Valders Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3502 Glenwood St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Koenig Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Lowell St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Reedsville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Gr: PK | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Manitowoc County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Meeme Leads Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Gr: PK-2 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 12%
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Gr: 1-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manitowoc County, WI include Zielanis Elementary School, Schultz Elementary School and Valders Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Manitowoc County?
10 public preschools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Manitowoc County include: Koenig Elementary School vs. Magee Elementary School, Reedsville Elementary School vs. Valders Elementary School, Magee Elementary School vs. Koenig Elementary School
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