For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,966 students in Clark County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI are Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Division St
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Granton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Loyal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 W Central
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Owen-withee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Abbotsford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 W Hemlock St
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Po Box 258
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Dorchester, WI 54425
(715) 654-5375
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI include Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
8 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% 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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