For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,316 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Oconto County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Abrams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Elm St
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 County Road C
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Oconto Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 E Maria Volk Dr
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Lena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Oconto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Suring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bayshore Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 78 students
Cre8 Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: PK-5
| 3 students
Falls Alternative Learning Site (Fals) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Lena Education Alternative Network Charter (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
New Path (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Oconto Literacy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-2
| 131 students
Spruce Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Grades: 1-5
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oconto County?
7 public preschools are located in Oconto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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