For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,966 students in Clark County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI are Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 E Division St
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Granton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Loyal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Owen-withee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Abbotsford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 W Hemlock St
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Po Box 258
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI include Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
8 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% 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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