For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,577 students in Oshkosh, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI are Oakwood Elementary School, Traeger Elementary School and Shapiro Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oshkosh, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Oshkosh have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oshkosh, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Traeger Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Shapiro Stem Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W 18th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Gr: PK | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Oshkosh, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Gr: 3 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Encompass School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0112
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0112
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
4304 County Road N
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0391
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0391
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Jackson Street School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4311 Jackson St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0113
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0113
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
405 Washington Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0673
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0673
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
608 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0167
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0167
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
108 W New York Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0420
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0420
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1745 Oregon St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0174
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0174
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
915 Hazel St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0442
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0442
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI include Oakwood Elementary School, Traeger Elementary School and Shapiro Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Oshkosh?
4 public preschools are located in Oshkosh.
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Oshkosh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oshkosh include: Traeger Elementary School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School vs. Traeger Elementary School, Shapiro Stem Academy vs. Traeger Elementary School
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