For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,763 students in Waunakee, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Waunakee, WI are Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School and Waunakee Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waunakee, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waunakee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Waunakee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Grades: PK
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waunakee, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Waunakee, WI include Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School and Waunakee Heritage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waunakee?
4 public preschools are located in Waunakee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waunakee?
Waunakee public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Waunakee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waunakee include: Waunakee Community 4k School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School vs. Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
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