For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,020 students in Jackson County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, WI are Melrose-mindoro Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Jackson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose-mindoro Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N181 State Hwy 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Pearl St
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Gr: PK-1 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 N 4th St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Gr: 10-12
411 Gebhardt Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Gr: 4-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, WI include Melrose-mindoro Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Melrose-mindoro Elementary School, Melrose-mindoro Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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