For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,531 students in Oshkosh, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI are Oakwood Elementary School, Traeger Elementary School and Shapiro Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oshkosh, 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 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Oshkosh have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oshkosh, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Traeger Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Shapiro Stem Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W 18th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Gr: PK | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oshkosh, WI include Oakwood Elementary School, Traeger Elementary School and Shapiro Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Oshkosh?
4 public preschools are located in Oshkosh.
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Oshkosh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oshkosh include: Traeger Elementary School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School vs. Traeger Elementary School
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