For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,735 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Vernon County, WI are Viroqua Area Montessori School, Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School and Westby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Vernon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Westby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Nelson St
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Stoddard Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Cottage St
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Viroqua Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Coon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Lien St
Coon Valley, WI 54623
(608) 452-3143
Coon Valley, WI 54623
(608) 452-3143
Grades: PK-4
| 115 students
Rank: #77.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Hillsborough Ave
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
La Farge Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E3245 County Road N
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Charter School
S3661 Hwy 131
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2888
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2888
Grades: PK-2
| 54 students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3061 State Rd 162
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Grades: 3-6
| 123 students
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vernon County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Vernon County, WI include Viroqua Area Montessori School, Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School and Westby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vernon County?
10 public preschools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Vernon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vernon County include: Viroqua Elementary School vs. Westby Elementary School, Westby Elementary School vs. Viroqua Elementary School
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