For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,708 students in Wausau, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wausau, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Wausau have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wausau, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Granite Charter School Inc
Charter School
1800 N 1st Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wausau, WI include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Wausau?
6 public preschools are located in Wausau.
What is the racial composition of students in Wausau?
Wausau public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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