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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rock County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 11,093 students in Rock County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rock County, WI are Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Rock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
316 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
760 Princeton Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 S Janesville St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9380
Gr: PK-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 W Church St
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2956
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 W Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9230
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Lapham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Milwaukee Road
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Edgerton Community Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Elm High Dr
Edgerton, WI 53534
(608) 561-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
441 W Burbank Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Beloit Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Fourth Street
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4300
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
The Lincoln Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Henry Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 690-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Conde St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Converse Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Townline Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2105
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Todd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Oakwood Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Cranston Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2424.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 Nelson Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Hackett Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Eighth St
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2405
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 W Grand Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2305
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Beloit Early Learning
910 Townline Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4077
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Levi Leonard Elementary School
401 S 3rd Street
Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-4606
Gr: PK-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Powers Elementary School
620 Hillside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-6360
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool 4 Janesville
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rock County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rock County, WI include Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rock County?
30 public preschools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Rock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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