Best Sparta Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 479 students in Sparta, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Sparta, WI are Sparta Montessori School and Southside Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Sparta, WI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Gr: PK-K | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sparta, Wisconsin

Sparta, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 9%
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: K-3
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
900 E Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Gr: K-4
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Gr: 4-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Sparta, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Sparta, WI include Sparta Montessori School and Southside Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Sparta?
2 public preschools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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