For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public preschools serving 13,371 students in Outagamie County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Outagamie County, WI are New Directions Learning Community, North Greenville Elementary School and Appleton Public Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Outagamie County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Outagamie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Outagamie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N2468 Learning Way
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7030
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7030
Gr: PK-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Huntley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5495
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5495
Gr: PK-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Ferber Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 E Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5465
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5465
Gr: PK-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Little Chute Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Grand Ave
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7610
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7610
Gr: PK-4 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Hortonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Warner St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7911
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7911
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W6822 Greenridge Dr
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7160
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7160
Gr: PK-4 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N3569 County Road E
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 788-7950
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 788-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Shiocton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N5660 Broad St
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 E John St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5460
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5460
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Schaefer Cir
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Gr: PK-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Black Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 E Burdick St
Black Creek, WI 54106
(920) 984-3396
Black Creek, WI 54106
(920) 984-3396
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Rock Ledge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 W Hickory St
Seymour, WI 54165
(920) 833-7380
Seymour, WI 54165
(920) 833-7380
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 E Forest St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2212 N Jarchow St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5475
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5475
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5450
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
614 E Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 423-4190
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 423-4190
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
2701 N Oneida St, Suite C2
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5600
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5600
Gr: PK | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Fieldcrest Dr
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6150
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6150
Gr: PK-1 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
N2468 Learning Way
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7030
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7030
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Outagamie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6136
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Gr: 4-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Po Box 209
Bear Creek, WI 54922
(715) 823-7215
Bear Creek, WI 54922
(715) 823-7215
Gr: K-5 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 7%
W2662 Kennedy Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 687-3024
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 687-3024
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Chance II Charter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2145 S Memorial Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Gr: 9-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
4630 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 628-5850
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 628-5850
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Elementary Tag School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Gr: 5-6 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
217 E Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 423-4128
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 423-4128
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 6%
120 S Maple St
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7910
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
109 E 8th St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Gr: 7-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
101 Oak St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Gr: 5-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
N5650 Broad St
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Outagamie County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Outagamie County, WI include New Directions Learning Community, North Greenville Elementary School and Appleton Public Montessori.
How many public preschools are located in Outagamie County?
33 public preschools are located in Outagamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Outagamie County?
Outagamie County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Outagamie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Outagamie County include: North Greenville Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School, Greenville Elementary School vs. Hortonville Elementary School, Hortonville Elementary School vs. Greenville Elementary School
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