For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,120 students in Waushara County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waushara County, WI are Coloma Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waushara County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waushara County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Waushara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Linden St
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Mt Morris St
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Redgranite Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Bonnell Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Waushara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N5275 County Road Nn
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1122 Liberty St
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Gr: K-4 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waushara County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waushara County, WI include Coloma Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waushara County?
5 public preschools are located in Waushara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waushara County?
Waushara County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% 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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