For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 553 students in 54457, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54457, WI are Wise Academy and Humke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54457 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 54457, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54457, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
54457, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54457, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54457, WI include Wise Academy and Humke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54457?
2 public preschools are located in 54457.
What is the racial composition of students in 54457?
54457 public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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