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Best Waukesha County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 55 public preschools serving 23,266 students in Waukesha County, WI. The top-ranked public preschools in Waukesha County, WI are Tonawanda Elementary School, Lake Country School and Brookfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Waukesha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W322s9230 Beulah Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Whalen Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1680 E Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Greenland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 Coolidge St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wales Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2323.
Big Bend Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W230s8695 Big Bend Dr
Big Bend, WI 53103
(262) 363-4401
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Bay Lane Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1810
Gr: PK-4 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Rose Glen Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W273s3845 Brookhill Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2626.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4225 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Poplar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Stone Bank Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
N68w33866 County Road K
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 966-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3030.
Summit View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Orchard Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2015 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3232.
White Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 286:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N81w14701 Franklin Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8470
Gr: PK-2 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3434.
White Rock Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Gr: PK | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W172n8959 Shady Ln
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8480
Gr: PK-2 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waukesha County, WI include Tonawanda Elementary School, Lake Country School and Brookfield Elementary School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public preschools are located in Waukesha County?
56 public preschools are located in Waukesha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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