For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,352 students in Eau Claire County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eau Claire County, WI are Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, Altoona Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Eau Claire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Eau Claire County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Gr: PK-3 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
336 E Hoover Ave
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-3331
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-3331
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E19320 Bartig Rd
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-2291
Augusta, WI 54722
(715) 286-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3600
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3600
Gr: PK | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
3031 Epiphany Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3600
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3600
Gr: PK | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eau Claire County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eau Claire County, WI include Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, Altoona Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eau Claire County?
6 public preschools are located in Eau Claire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire County?
Eau Claire County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Eau Claire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eau Claire County include: Augusta Elementary School vs. Fall Creek Elementary School, Fall Creek Elementary School vs. Augusta Elementary School, Altoona Elementary School vs. Augusta Elementary School
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