For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,466 students in Portage County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI are Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs), Amherst Elementary School and Rosholt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Portage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Rosholt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Almond-bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Gr: PK | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Options
Special Education School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Portage County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5590 School St
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Gr: 7-9
Esd High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Jackson Environmental Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: 5-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Winnequah Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1201 North Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, WI include Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs), Amherst Elementary School and Rosholt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portage County?
7 public preschools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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