For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,326 students in Menomonie, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Menomonie, WI are Oaklawn Elementary School, Wakanda Elementary School and River Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menomonie, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Menomonie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Menomonie, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wakanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
River Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Menomonie, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lucas Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
N5639 200th St
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Menomonie, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Menomonie, WI include Oaklawn Elementary School, Wakanda Elementary School and River Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Menomonie?
4 public preschools are located in Menomonie.
What is the racial composition of students in Menomonie?
Menomonie public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Menomonie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Menomonie include: Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Wakanda Elementary School, Wakanda Elementary School vs. Oaklawn Elementary School
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