For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,361 students in Cedarburg, WI. The top ranked public preschools in Cedarburg, WI are Parkview Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School and Thorson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedarburg, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cedarburg, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cedarburg, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Cedarburg, WI include Parkview Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School and Thorson Elementary School. Cedarburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public preschools are located in Cedarburg?
4 public preschools are located in Cedarburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarburg?
Cedarburg public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Cedarburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cedarburg include: Parkview Elementary School vs. Thorson Elementary School, Thorson Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School
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