For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,003 students in 54914, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 54914, WI are Houdini Elementary School, Badger Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54914 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 54914, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54914, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Gr: 7-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 54914, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 54914, WI include Houdini Elementary School, Badger Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54914?
5 public preschools are located in 54914.
What is the racial composition of students in 54914?
54914 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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