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Best 54494 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,095 students in 54494, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54494, WI are Grant Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School and Central Oaks Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54494 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54494, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54494, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Wrps / Pitsch Early Learning
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54494, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54494, WI include Grant Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School and Central Oaks Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 54494?
5 public preschools are located in 54494.
What is the racial composition of students in 54494?
54494 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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