For the 2026 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 57% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pierce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 S Piety St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3912
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Campbell St N
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Prescott, WI 54021
(715) 262-5463
Gr: PK | 72 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Pierce County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N3470 Us Highway 63
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-2424
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
W7375 170th Ave
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Hager City, WI 54014
(715) 792-5285
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 1500
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3916
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 39% (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, Westside Elementary School vs. Rocky Branch Elementary School, Malone Elementary School vs. Rocky Branch Elementary School
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