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

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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%

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Wausau, Wisconsin 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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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).