For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,479 students in Waterford, WI. The top ranked public preschools in Waterford, WI are Lakeview Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Waterford, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8937 Big Bend Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waterford, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Waterford, WI include Lakeview Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School. Waterford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public preschools are located in Waterford?
5 public preschools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Waterford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waterford include: Woodfield Elementary School vs. Trailside Elementary School, Trailside Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School, Trailside Elementary School vs. Woodfield Elementary School
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