For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,054 students in Pierce County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, WI are Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pierce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1450 County Road Cc
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Spring Valley, WI 54767
(715) 778-5602
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Plum City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 Main St
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Plum City, WI 54761
(715) 647-2591
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Grades: PK
| 115 students
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, WI include Malone Elementary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pierce County?
11 public preschools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pierce County include: Spring Valley Elementary School vs. Ellsworth Elementary School, Malone Elementary School vs. Rocky Branch Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School vs. Spring Valley Elementary School
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