For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 527 students in 53549, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53549, WI are East Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53549 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53549, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53549, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
53549, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53549, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53549, WI include East Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53549?
2 public preschools are located in 53549.
What is the racial composition of students in 53549?
53549 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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