For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,002 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo County, WI are Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buffalo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buffalo County, WI include Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buffalo County?
4 public preschools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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