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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Preschools in Wisconsin (2026)

The most improved public preschools in Wisconsin are Washington Island Elementary School, White Rock School and Fall River Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 785 1,433 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,018

Most Improved Public Preschools in Wisconsin (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1433
(from 1,499 to 66)
Grades: PK-8
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Rank: #22.
White Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1395
(from 1,689 to 294)
Grades: PK-8
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Rank: #33.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1249
(from 1,639 to 390)
Grades: PK-5
150 Bradley St
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Rank: #44.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1239
(from 1,378 to 139)
Grades: PK-5
634 S 12th St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Rank: #55.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1217
(from 1,416 to 199)
Grades: PK-5
701 School Rd
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1192
(from 1,525 to 333)
Grades: PK-5
1801 Center Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Rank: #77.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1184
(from 1,751 to 567)
Grades: PK-5
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Rank: #88.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1175
(from 1,731 to 556)
Grades: PK-5
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Rank: #99.
Kansasville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1149
(from 1,369 to 220)
Grades: PK-8
4101 S Beaumont Ave
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-3773
Rank: #1010.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1122
(from 1,455 to 333)
Grades: PK-3
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 351-7190
Rank: #1111.
Butternut Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1074
(from 1,592 to 518)
Grades: PK-5
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Rank: #1212.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1060
(from 1,450 to 390)
Grades: PK-4
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Rank: #1313.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1041
(from 1,321 to 280)
Grades: PK-5
801 Redan Dr
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 442-2600
Rank: #1414.
Star Center Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1040
(from 1,279 to 239)
Grades: PK-5
W1380 Lake Geneva Hwy
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1038
(from 1,318 to 280)
Grades: PK-5
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Rank: #1616.
Elvehjem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1003
(from 1,570 to 567)
Grades: PK-5
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Rank: #1717.
Merrimac Community
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +993
(from 1,511 to 518)
Grades: PK-5
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Rank: #1818.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +984
(from 1,176 to 192)
Grades: PK-6
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Rank: #1919.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +981
(from 1,760 to 779)
Grades: PK-5
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Rank: #2020.
Shepard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +978
(from 1,525 to 547)
Grades: PK-5
9701 S Shepard Hills Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-6270
Rank: #2121.
Warrens Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +974
(from 1,745 to 771)
Grades: PK-5
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Rank: #2222.
Mosinee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +961
(from 1,455 to 494)
Grades: PK-3
600 12th St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Rank: #2323.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +954
(from 1,361 to 407)
Grades: PK-5
13 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Rank: #2424.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +952
(from 1,731 to 779)
Grades: PK-5
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Rank: #2525.
Willow Glen Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +929
(from 1,063 to 134)
Grades: PK-3
2600 E Bolivar Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Rank: #2626.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +910
(from 1,689 to 779)
Grades: PK-3
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Rank: #2727.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +903
(from 1,321 to 418)
Grades: PK-5
2101 S Webster Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2143
Rank: #2828.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +856
(from 1,176 to 320)
Grades: PK-5
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Rank: #2929.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +852
(from 1,279 to 427)
Grades: PK-5
2101 Campbell Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7990
Rank: #3030.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +824
(from 1,214 to 390)
Grades: PK-5
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Rank: #3131.
Huegel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +808
(from 1,721 to 913)
Grades: PK-5
2601 Prairie Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Rank: #3232.
Ixonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +805
(from 1,063 to 258)
Grades: PK-4
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Rank: #3333.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +789
(from 1,622 to 833)
Grades: PK-5
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Rank: #3434.
Clintonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +786
(from 1,588 to 802)
Grades: PK-5
24 20th St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Rank: #3535.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +785
(from 1,010 to 225)
Grades: PK-5
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
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