For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 915 students in 54401, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54401, WI are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and G D Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54401 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54401, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54401, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Granite Charter School Inc
Charter School
1800 N 1st Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54401, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54401, WI include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and G D Jones Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54401?
3 public preschools are located in 54401.
What is the racial composition of students in 54401?
54401 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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