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Best Sauk County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 2,298 students in Sauk County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sauk County, WI are Merrimac Community, Willson Elementary School and Lake Delton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Sauk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrimac Community
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lake Delton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Tower Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S9033 Denzer Rd
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK-2 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
4k Community-based
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Belc--renewal Head Start
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Elementary School
1200 Broadway St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
River Valley Early Learning Center
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary-kindergarten Center
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sauk County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sauk County, WI include Merrimac Community, Willson Elementary School and Lake Delton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sauk County?
12 public preschools are located in Sauk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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