For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 994 students in Fort Atkinson, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Atkinson, WI are Barrie Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and Luther Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Atkinson, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Atkinson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Fort Atkinson, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Luther Alternative Ed School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Atkinson, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Atkinson, WI include Barrie Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and Luther Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Atkinson?
5 public preschools are located in Fort Atkinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Atkinson?
Fort Atkinson public preschools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Fort Atkinson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fort Atkinson include: Luther Elementary School vs. Purdy Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School vs. Barrie Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School vs. Purdy Elementary School
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