For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,282 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Elementary School, Medford Elementary School and Stetsonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1236 Kennedy St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5818
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5818
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stetsonville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W5338 County Road A
Stetsonville, WI 54480
(715) 678-2600
Stetsonville, WI 54480
(715) 678-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Gilman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8776
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8776
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilman Charter School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
325 N Fifth Ave
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gilman, WI 54433
(715) 447-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, WI include Rib Lake Elementary School, Medford Elementary School and Stetsonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taylor County?
5 public preschools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor 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).
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