For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 831 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood Public Montessori, Birchwood Elementary School and Spooner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Washburn County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Spooner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Scribner St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washburn County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood Public Montessori, Birchwood Elementary School and Spooner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washburn County?
8 public preschools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn 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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