For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,360 students in Polk County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI are Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Lien Elementary School and Frederic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Croix Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Louisiana St
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Lien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
469 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: PK-3
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Frederic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Birch St
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Luck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
Clayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #66.
Unity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2101
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dresser Elementary School
Magnet School
131 2nd Ave
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-9823
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Elementary School
Magnet School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Osceola Career Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Osceola Charter Preschool (Closed 2023)
Charter School
250 10th Ave E
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-3457
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, WI include Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Lien Elementary School and Frederic Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
9 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Osceola Elementary School vs. Saint Croix Falls Elementary School, Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center vs. Frederic Elementary School, Dresser Elementary School vs. Osceola Elementary School
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