For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 4,672 students in Janesville, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Janesville, WI are Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Janesville, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Princeton Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 Lapham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
441 W Burbank Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Conde St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Janesville, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Janesville, WI include Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Janesville?
15 public preschools are located in Janesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Janesville include: Harmony Elementary School vs. Van Buren Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Van Buren Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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