For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,809 students in Monroe County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WI are Tomah Area Montessori School, Robert Kupper Learning Center and Cashton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Cashton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Front St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Warrens Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #55.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Lemonweir Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Glendale Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #77.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-K
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Grades: PK-1
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
129 W Clifton
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Grades: K-3
| 48 students
900 E Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Grades: PK
| 139 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WI include Tomah Area Montessori School, Robert Kupper Learning Center and Cashton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
10 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Monroe County include: La Grange Elementary School vs. Tomah Area Montessori School, La Grange Elementary School vs. Robert Kupper Learning Center
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