For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,702 students in 54914, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54914, WI are Houdini Elementary School, Badger Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54914 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54914, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54914, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54914, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54914, WI include Houdini Elementary School, Badger Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54914?
5 public preschools are located in 54914.
What is the racial composition of students in 54914?
54914 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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