For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 693 students in 54403, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54403, WI are Riverview Elementary School and Hawthorn Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54403 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 54403, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54403, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
54403, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54403, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54403, WI include Riverview Elementary School and Hawthorn Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54403?
2 public preschools are located in 54403.
What is the racial composition of students in 54403?
54403 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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