For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,778 students in Dunn County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunn County, WI are Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dunn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wakanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mound View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5744
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5744
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Tiffany Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 East St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
River Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dunn County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunn County, WI include Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dunn County?
10 public preschools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Dunn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dunn County include: Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Wakanda Elementary School, Wakanda Elementary School vs. Oaklawn Elementary School, Mound View Elementary School vs. Colfax Elementary School
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