For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,998 students in Middleton, WI. The top ranked public preschools in Middleton, WI are Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Pope Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middleton, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Middleton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Middleton, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3620 High Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pope Farm Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
816 Schewe Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 826-7700
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 826-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8686 Airport Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9300
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9300
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Sauk Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2205 Branch St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9190
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9190
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
2429 Clark Street
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9067
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9067
Grades: PK
| 252 students
Middleton, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Clark Street
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2429 Clark St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Middleton Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2429 Clark St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Middleton, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Middleton, WI include Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Pope Farm Elementary School. Middleton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public preschools are located in Middleton?
6 public preschools are located in Middleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Middleton?
Middleton public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Middleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Middleton include: Pope Farm Elementary School vs. Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Sauk Trail Elementary School vs. Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Sunset Ridge Elementary School
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