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Best Racine County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 15,204 students in Racine County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Racine County, WI are Brighton Elementary School, Woodfield Elementary School and Kansasville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Racine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Racine County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 248th Ave
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-2191
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kansasville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4101 S Beaumont Ave
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-3773
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8937 Big Bend Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Drought Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21016 W 7 Mile Rd
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 895-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18621 Washington Ave
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3759
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
North Cape Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11926 W Highway K
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-4069
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Cooper Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
248 Kendall St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2659 76th St
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-2929
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Gr: PK-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1745 Milldrum St
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2015
Gr: PK-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Wheatland Center Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6606 368th Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Randall Consolidated School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
37101 87th St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Goodland Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-7 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Schulte School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8515 Westminster Dr
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Gr: PK-7 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
O Brown Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Gifford School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Romayne Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 17th St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Fratt Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Kinzie Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Kentucky St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Mitchell School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten
815 De Koven Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8202
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Bull Early Education Center
815 De Koven Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Gr: PK | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Racine County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Racine County, WI include Brighton Elementary School, Woodfield Elementary School and Kansasville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Racine County?
38 public preschools are located in Racine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Racine County?
Racine County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Racine County are often viewed compared to one another?

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