For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 641 students in Richland County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, WI are Weston Elementary School, Ithaca Elementary School and Kickapoo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 983-2380
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 983-2380
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Ithaca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24615 State Hwy 58
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 585-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Kickapoo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S6520 State Highway 131
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0159
Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-0159
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Gr: PK-2 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, WI include Weston Elementary School, Ithaca Elementary School and Kickapoo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland County?
4 public preschools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland 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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