For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,345 students in Juneau County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Juneau County, WI are Wonewoc-center Elementary School, Mauston Montessori Charter School and Necedah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Juneau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Juneau County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wonewoc-center Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Necedah Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Royall Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: PK-3 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Lyndon Station Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hoehn Dr
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
New Lisbon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Forest St
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Juneau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Juneau County Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
N11003 17th Ave
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Juneau County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Juneau County, WI include Wonewoc-center Elementary School, Mauston Montessori Charter School and Necedah Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Juneau County?
7 public preschools are located in Juneau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau County?
Juneau County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Juneau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Juneau County include: Necedah Elementary School vs. New Lisbon Elementary School, Royall Elementary School vs. New Lisbon Elementary School, New Lisbon Elementary School vs. Necedah Elementary School
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