For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 738 students in Forest County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest County, WI are Robinson Elementary School, Wabeno Elementary School and Crandon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Forest County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wabeno Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Crandon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Forest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crandon Alternative Resource School (Cars) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Forest County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest County, WI include Robinson Elementary School, Wabeno Elementary School and Crandon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forest County?
3 public preschools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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