For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,630 students in Janesville, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Janesville, WI are Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Janesville, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Grades: PK-3
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Princeton Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 Lapham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 W Burbank Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Conde St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1212.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Grades: PK
| 333 students
Janesville, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Tagos Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Janesville, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Janesville, WI include Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Janesville?
14 public preschools are located in Janesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville public preschools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Janesville include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Van Buren Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School
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