For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,197 students in River Falls, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in River Falls, WI are Rocky Branch Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and River Falls Public Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Falls, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in River Falls have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 River Falls, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in River Falls, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in River Falls, WI include Rocky Branch Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and River Falls Public Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in River Falls?
4 public preschools are located in River Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in River Falls?
River Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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 River Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in River Falls include: Westside Elementary School vs. Rocky Branch Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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