For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,734 students in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are Washington Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Wisconsin Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI include Washington Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wisconsin Rapids?
7 public preschools are located in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Wisconsin Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wisconsin Rapids include: Grant Elementary School vs. Woodside Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School vs. Grove Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School
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