For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,208 students in Polk County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI are Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Frederic Elementary School and Lien Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Croix Falls Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Louisiana St
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Frederic Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 Birch St
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lien Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
469 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: PK-3 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Luck Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
131 2nd Ave
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Gr: PK-2 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Osceola Career Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Osceola Charter Preschool (Closed 2023)
Charter School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI include Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Frederic Elementary School and Lien Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
9 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Osceola Elementary School vs. Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Lien Elementary School vs. Osceola Elementary School, Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center vs. Frederic Elementary School
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