For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 1,466 students in Portage County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI are Bannach Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Portage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bannach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 345-5668
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 345-5668
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 East Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Mcdill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2516 School St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 W 2nd St
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Prais St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2926 Blaine St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Wisconsin Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Gr: PK-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Rosholt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Almond-bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Plover-whiting Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Hoover Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Gr: PK | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI include Bannach Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs).
How many public preschools are located in Portage County?
7 public preschools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Portage County include: Mckinley Center vs. Madison Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Plover-whiting Elementary School
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