For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,472 students in Portage County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI are Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs), Amherst Elementary School and Tomorrow River Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Portage County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Grades: PK-4
| 115 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Almond-bancroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rosholt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Point 4 The Future
Magnet School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Grades: PK
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Options
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5590 School St
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Central Wisconsin Virtual School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Esd High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Jackson Environmental Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Winnequah Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Wisconsin River Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1201 North Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI include Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs), Amherst Elementary School and Tomorrow River Community Charter.
How many public preschools are located in Portage County?
7 public preschools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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