For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,331 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Oconto Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, 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 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oconto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Elm St
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Oconto Falls Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 E Maria Volk Dr
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Oconto Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 County Road C
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Suring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cre8 Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: PK-5 | 3 students
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Gr: 9-12
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Lena Education Alternative Network Charter (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Oconto Literacy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 7%
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Gr: 1-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Oconto Falls Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oconto County?
7 public preschools are located in Oconto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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