For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,347 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Waukesha, WI are Meadowbrook Elementary School, Rose Glen Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waukesha, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Rose Glen Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W273s3845 Brookhill Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Summit View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
White Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 285:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
White Rock Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Gr: PK | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 174:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Center Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Davidson Rd
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Heyer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Banting Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Hadfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Linden St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Creek Academy
Charter School
S46w23850 Lawnsdale Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Waukesha, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waukesha, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Waukesha, WI include Meadowbrook Elementary School, Rose Glen Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waukesha?
17 public preschools are located in Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha?
Waukesha public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Waukesha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waukesha include: Hadfield Elementary School vs. Banting Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School vs. Lowell Elementary School, White Rock School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
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