For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,282 students in Taylor County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Taylor County, WI are Rib Lake Elementary School, Stetsonville Elementary School and Medford 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 41%), 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rib Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Stetsonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Grades: PK-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 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, Stetsonville Elementary School and Medford 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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