For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,926 students in Columbia County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WI are Fall River Elementary School, Poynette Elementary School and Spring Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Bradley St
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Vine St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Rio Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Lowville Rd
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3143
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3143
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Cambria Friesland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 E Edgewater St
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5548
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5548
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Pardeeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 E Chestnut St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2151
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2151
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3855
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3855
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
305 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 S Elm St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Gibraltar Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Gr: 9-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
103 Pleasant St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3855
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3855
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
W6180 School Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Gr: 5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
222 W Pearl St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WI include Fall River Elementary School, Poynette Elementary School and Spring Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia County?
9 public preschools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbia County include: Columbus Elementary School vs. Fall River Elementary School, Columbus Elementary School vs. Poynette Elementary School, Poynette Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
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