For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,049 students in Door County, WI. The top-ranked public preschools in Door County, WI are Washington Island Elementary School, Gibraltar Elementary School and Southern Door Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Door County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Door County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Door County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gibraltar Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Southern Door Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Door County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Door County Charter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2803
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2803
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
827 N 8th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Door County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Door County, WI include Washington Island Elementary School, Gibraltar Elementary School and Southern Door Elementary School. Door County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public preschools are located in Door County?
5 public preschools are located in Door County.
What is the racial composition of students in Door County?
Door County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% 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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