For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,304 students in 54915, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 54915, WI are Appleton Public Montessori, Berry Elementary School and Richmond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54915 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 54915, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54915, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 E John St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Schaefer Cir
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 E Forest St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
54915, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chance II Charter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2145 S Memorial Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Gr: 9-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Elementary Tag School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Gr: 5-6 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 54915, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 54915, WI include Appleton Public Montessori, Berry Elementary School and Richmond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54915?
7 public preschools are located in 54915.
What is the racial composition of students in 54915?
54915 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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