For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,004 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Manitowoc County, WI are Zielanis Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Schultz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Manitowoc County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Schultz Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Woodlawn Dr
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Valders Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Grades: PK-12
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3502 Glenwood St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Reedsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #88.
Koenig Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Lowell St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: PK
| 246 students
Manitowoc County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Grades: 1-8
| 5 students
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Meeme Leads Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-2
| 48 students
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Manitowoc County, WI include Zielanis Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School and Schultz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Manitowoc County?
10 public preschools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Manitowoc County include: Koenig Elementary School vs. Magee Elementary School, Magee Elementary School vs. Schultz Elementary School, Reedsville Elementary School vs. Schultz Elementary School
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