For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,101 students in De Pere, WI. The top-ranked public preschools in De Pere, WI are Heritage Elementary School, Susie C Altmayer Elementary School and Hemlock Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Pere, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in De Pere have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 De Pere, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Swan Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1035
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1035
Gr: PK-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Susie C Altmayer Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Ryan Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-1894
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-1894
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Hemlock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Williams Grant Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 S Washington St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1027
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1027
Gr: PK-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Westwood Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
Gr: PK-4 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Syble Hopp School
Special Education School
755 Scheuring Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-5754
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-5754
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Pere, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Pere, WI include Heritage Elementary School, Susie C Altmayer Elementary School and Hemlock Creek Elementary School. De Pere has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public preschools are located in De Pere?
6 public preschools are located in De Pere.
What is the racial composition of students in De Pere?
De Pere public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in De Pere are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in De Pere include: Susie C Altmayer Elementary School vs. Dickinson Elementary School, Dickinson Elementary School vs. Susie C Altmayer Elementary School, Dickinson Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
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