For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,577 students in Oshkosh, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI are Traeger Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Shapiro Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oshkosh, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Oshkosh have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oshkosh, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Traeger Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Shapiro Stem Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W 18th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Grades: PK
| 534 students
Oshkosh, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Grades: 3
| 38 students
405 Washington Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0698
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0698
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Encompass School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0112
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0112
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
4304 County Road N
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0391
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0391
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Jackson Street School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4311 Jackson St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0113
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0113
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
405 Washington Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0673
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0673
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
608 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0167
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0167
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
108 W New York Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0420
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0420
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
1745 Oregon St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0174
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0174
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
915 Hazel St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0442
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0442
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI include Traeger Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Shapiro Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Oshkosh?
4 public preschools are located in Oshkosh.
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Oshkosh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oshkosh include: Traeger Elementary School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Shapiro Stem Academy vs. Traeger Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School vs. Traeger Elementary School
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