For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,331 students in Oconto County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Oconto Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Oconto County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Elm St
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Oconto Falls Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 E Maria Volk Dr
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Oconto Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 County Road C
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Suring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cre8 Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: PK-5 | 3 students
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Gr: 9-12
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Lena Education Alternative Network Charter (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Oconto Literacy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 7%
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Gr: 1-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Oconto Falls Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oconto County?
7 public preschools are located in Oconto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto 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).
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