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Best Waupaca County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,175 students in Waupaca County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waupaca County, WI are Chain Exploration Center, Weyauwega Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Waupaca County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Weyauwega Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Werner Allen Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8538
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Readfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
E9177 State Highway 96
Readfield, WI 54969
(920) 250-6590
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Gr: PK-4 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 E Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8540
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Clintonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 20th St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Sugar Bush Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
W10736 County Road Ww
New London, WI 54961
(715) 752-4135
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Main St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-4501
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Iola-scandinavia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Division St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Manawa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Waupaca Community 4-year Old Kindergarten
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waupaca County, WI include Chain Exploration Center, Weyauwega Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waupaca County?
12 public preschools are located in Waupaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Waupaca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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