For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 5,098 students in Wood County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Wood County, WI are Washington Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Auburndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 W Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10564 School Ave
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Palmetto Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1621 S Felker Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
Rank: #1212.
Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1515.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Rank: #1616.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Grades: PK-3
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 E Fourth St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Grades: PK
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wood County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Wood County, WI include Washington Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Auburndale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wood County?
18 public preschools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wood County include: Grant Elementary School vs. Woodside Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School vs. Grove Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Humke Elementary School
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