For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 874 students in Waupaca, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Waupaca, WI are Chain Exploration Center and Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waupaca have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Waupaca, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Grades: PK
| 121 students
Waupaca, Wisconsin ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 88 students
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waupaca, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Waupaca, WI include Chain Exploration Center and Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waupaca?
3 public preschools are located in Waupaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca?
Waupaca public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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