For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 936 students in Salem, WI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Salem, WI is Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, WI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Salem, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8828 Antioch Rd
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2356
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Salem, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Westosha Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
24823 74th St
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2928
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2928
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salem, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, WI include Salem Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem?
1 public preschools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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