For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 922 students in 54401, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 54401, WI are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and G D Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54401 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 54401, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54401, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
54401, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
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
Grades: PK
| 290 students
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
Grades: PK
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 54401, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 54401, WI include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and G D Jones Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54401?
2 public preschools are located in 54401.
What is the racial composition of students in 54401?
54401 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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