For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,150 students in Shawano County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shawano County, WI are Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Shawano County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shawano County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birnamwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Main St
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bonduel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Mill St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2840 Highway 32
Krakow, WI 54137
(920) 899-6300
Krakow, WI 54137
(920) 899-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Wittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Prouty St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Tigerton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elm St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4051
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4051
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Bowler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shawano County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shawano County, WI include Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shawano County?
9 public preschools are located in Shawano County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano County?
Shawano County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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