For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 145 students in Portage, WI.
Portage, WI public preschools have a diversity score of 0.23, which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Portage, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
305 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: PK
| 145 students
Portage, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Portage, WI?
1 public preschools are located in Portage, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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