For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,175 students in Waupaca County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Waupaca County, WI are Chain Exploration Center, Weyauwega Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca 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 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Waupaca County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Weyauwega Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8165
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Werner Allen Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8538
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8538
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Readfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
E9177 State Highway 96
Readfield, WI 54969
(920) 667-4265
Readfield, WI 54969
(920) 667-4265
Gr: PK-4 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Gr: PK-4 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8540
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8540
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Clintonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 20th St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Sugar Bush Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W10736 County Road Ww
New London, WI 54961
(715) 752-4135
New London, WI 54961
(715) 752-4135
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Main St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-4501
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-4501
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Iola-scandinavia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Division St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Manawa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Waupaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-1
1700 Klatt Road
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
238 N Harriet St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Gr: PK
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 7%
School Of Enterprise Marketing (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Gr: 10-12
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Waupaca County Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E Main St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Waupaca County, WI include Chain Exploration Center, Weyauwega Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waupaca County?
12 public preschools are located in Waupaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Waupaca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waupaca County include: Manawa Elementary School vs. Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School, Iola-scandinavia Elementary School vs. Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School vs. Manawa Elementary School
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