Best Public Preschools in Wausau, WI (2025-26)

Best Wausau Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,615 students in Wausau, WI. The top-ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Hawthorn Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wausau, WI public preschools have an score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Wausau have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Wausau, WI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
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500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175

Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

Riverview Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
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4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030

Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #33.

Hawthorn Hills Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045

Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #44.

G D Jones Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950

Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

A C Kiefer Educational Center (Closed 2023)

700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265

Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1

New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)

Charter School

709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060

Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506

Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)

Alternative School
Charter School

700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506

Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Wausau Area Virtual Education (Closed 2021)

415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527

Gr: K-12

Wausau Engineering And Global Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)

2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650

Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI?

The top-ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Hawthorn Hills Elementary School. Wausau has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.

How many public preschools are located in Wausau?

4 public preschools are located in Wausau.

What is the racial composition of students in Wausau?

Wausau public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).