For the 2025 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 37% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Shawano County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
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) 758-4810
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4810
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Shawano County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Zachow
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Grades: K-2
| 54 students
237 South Sawyer St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
507 Stone Ave
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
W5153 Highway 156
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Grades: K-3
| 49 students
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 North Rd
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Shawano County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shawano County include: Wittenberg Elementary School vs. Birnamwood Elementary School, Birnamwood Elementary School vs. Wittenberg Elementary School
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