For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,892 students in 54915, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 54915, WI are Appleton Public Montessori, Berry Elementary School and Richmond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54915 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 54915, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54915, WI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 E John St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Schaefer Cir
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 E Forest St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 54915, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 54915, WI include Appleton Public Montessori, Berry Elementary School and Richmond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54915?
7 public preschools are located in 54915.
What is the racial composition of students in 54915?
54915 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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