For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,333 students in Marathon County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Marathon County, WI are Riverside Elementary School, Stratford Elementary School and Mountain Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marathon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
166543 River Rd
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Bay Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8602 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mosinee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 12th St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Gr: PK-3 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Hatley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Emmonsville Rd
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1610 Pine Rd
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Marathon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Edgar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 N 2nd Ave
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5200 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4181
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Rothschild Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 1st St
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1610 Pine Rd
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Marathon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
W18996 1st St
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Gr: K-6 | 88 students
Po Box F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
E3640 County Rd Q
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
W18907 Cedar St
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1699 Schofield Ave, Suite 300
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
290 County Rd F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1310 Grand Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marathon County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Marathon County, WI include Riverside Elementary School, Stratford Elementary School and Mountain Bay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marathon County?
17 public preschools are located in Marathon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County?
Marathon County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Marathon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marathon County include: Edgar Elementary School vs. Marathon Elementary School, Mountain Bay Elementary School vs. Weston Elementary School, Weston Elementary School vs. Mountain Bay Elementary School
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