For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,081 students in Whitewater, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitewater, WI are Washington Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Jedi Virtual K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitewater, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitewater have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Whitewater, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 E Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8600
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W8363 R And W Townline Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8400
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Jedi Virtual K-12
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Innovation Dr, Ste 219
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1468
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 473-1468
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
242 S Prince St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8500
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
419 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8713
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8713
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitewater, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitewater, WI include Washington Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Jedi Virtual K-12.
How many public preschools are located in Whitewater?
5 public preschools are located in Whitewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewater?
Whitewater public preschools minority enrollment is 46% 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 Whitewater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Whitewater include: Washington Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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