For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Kaukauna, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kaukauna, WI are New Directions Learning Community and Park Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaukauna, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Fieldcrest Dr
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6150
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6150
Gr: PK-1 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Kaukauna, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 E 8th St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
101 Oak St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Gr: 5-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kaukauna, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kaukauna, WI include New Directions Learning Community and Park Community Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Kaukauna?
3 public preschools are located in Kaukauna.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaukauna?
Kaukauna 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).
Which public preschools in Kaukauna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kaukauna include: Park Community Charter School vs. New Directions Learning Community, New Directions Learning Community vs. Park Community Charter School
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