For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 479 students in Sparta, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sparta, WI are Sparta Montessori School and Southside Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Sparta, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Gr: PK-K | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sparta, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 9%
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: K-3
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sparta High Point School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sparta, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sparta, WI include Sparta Montessori School and Southside Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Sparta?
2 public preschools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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