For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,347 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Waukesha, WI are Meadowbrook Elementary School, Rose Glen Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waukesha, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Rose Glen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W273s3845 Brookhill Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Summit View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Summit Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2605
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
White Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
White Rock Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Center Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2205
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Davidson Rd
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #1010.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1905
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Banting Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1212.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1313.
Heyer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1414.
Hadfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
733 Linden St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1515.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Creek Academy
Charter School
S46w23850 Lawnsdale Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Waukesha, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waukesha, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Waukesha, WI include Meadowbrook Elementary School, Rose Glen Elementary School and Summit View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waukesha?
17 public preschools are located in Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha?
Waukesha public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Waukesha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waukesha include: Hadfield Elementary School vs. Banting Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School vs. Lowell Elementary School, White Rock School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
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