For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 787 students in Ashland, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, WI are Marengo Valley Elementary School and Lake Superior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ashland, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, WI include Marengo Valley Elementary School and Lake Superior Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ashland?
2 public preschools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ashland include: Lake Superior Elementary School vs. Marengo Valley Elementary School, Marengo Valley Elementary School vs. Lake Superior Elementary School
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