For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,221 students in Waunakee, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waunakee, WI are Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waunakee, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Waunakee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Waunakee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6271 Woodland Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Gr: PK | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waunakee, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waunakee, WI include Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Heritage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waunakee?
3 public preschools are located in Waunakee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waunakee?
Waunakee public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Waunakee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waunakee include: Waunakee Community 4k School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School, Waunakee Heritage Elementary School vs. Arboretum Elementary School, Arboretum Elementary School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
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