ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in Wisconsin achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 37% (2025-26).
The public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin is Lincoln Elementary School, Shorewood Hills Elementary School, and Tonawanda Elementary School, each with 75-79%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 67%
77%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 70%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Wisconsin (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Rank: #55.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: PK-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
3620 High Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Rank: #1111.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: PK-8
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-5
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-5
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-6
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-8
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
1200 248th Ave
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-2191
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-2191
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Donges Bay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
1629 11th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Kohler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
333 Upper Rd
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 803-7206
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 803-7206
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Reek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
W4094 S Lakeshore Dr
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4120
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4120
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1600
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Stormonth Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-4
7301 N Longacre Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4102
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Tibbets Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
W5218 County Road A
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3300
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Wisconsin average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency is 37%% for 2025-26.
What are the public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin?
The best top ranked public preschools in Wisconsin include Lincoln Elementary School, Shorewood Hills Elementary School and Tonawanda Elementary School.
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