For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,298 students in Sauk County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sauk County, WI are Merrimac Community, Lake Delton Elementary School and Tower Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Sauk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrimac Community
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lake Delton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Tower Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S9033 Denzer Rd
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Gr: PK-2 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Broadway St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Gr: PK-2 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Gr: PK-K | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sauk County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
620 Commerce Ave
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Gr: K-2 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
E7995 School Rd
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 544-2273
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 544-2273
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 26%
E12654 County Road T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3901
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
109 River St
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-7716
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-7716
Gr: K-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
S5864 State Road 23
Loganville, WI 53943
(608) 727-3401
Loganville, WI 53943
(608) 727-3401
Gr: K-3 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
360 School St 9584
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 493-2217
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 493-2217
Gr: K-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 14%
420 Plum St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Gr: PK-3 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sauk County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sauk County, WI include Merrimac Community, Lake Delton Elementary School and Tower Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sauk County?
12 public preschools are located in Sauk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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