For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 738 students in Forest County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Forest County, WI are Robinson Elementary School, Wabeno Elementary School and Crandon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Forest County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Wabeno Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Crandon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Forest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crandon Alternative Resource School (Cars) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Forest County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Forest County, WI include Robinson Elementary School, Wabeno Elementary School and Crandon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forest County?
3 public preschools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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