For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 6,116 students in Walworth County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Walworth County, WI are Reek Elementary School, Tibbets Elementary School and Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Walworth County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Reek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W4094 S Lakeshore Dr
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4120
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4120
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tibbets Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W5218 County Road A
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N2575 Snake Rd
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3816
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3816
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Star Center Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W1380 Lake Geneva Hwy
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Central - Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Wisconsin St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Gr: PK-3 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Sunset Dr
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Fontana Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Main St
Fontana, WI 53125
(262) 275-6881
Fontana, WI 53125
(262) 275-6881
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sharon Community
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 E School St
Sharon, WI 53585
(262) 736-4477
Sharon, WI 53585
(262) 736-4477
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Williams Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Theatre Road
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-5571
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Traver Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W3490 Linton Rd
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4067
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4067
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Kossuth St
Genoa City, WI 53128
(262) 279-6496
Genoa City, WI 53128
(262) 279-6496
Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Walworth Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Beloit St
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 275-6896
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 275-6896
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2020.
Turtle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Creek Rd
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Gr: PK-2 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland School
Special Education School
W3905 County Road Nn
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
2109 Townline Rd
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6730
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6730
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
419 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8713
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8713
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin School For The Deaf
Special Education School
309 W Walworth Ave
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Gr: PK-12
Walworth County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Badger Career Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 South Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-2000
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 250
Genoa City, WI 53128
(262) 279-1053
Genoa City, WI 53128
(262) 279-1053
275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
2031 Division St
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6725
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-6725
Gr: PK-K
900 Wisconsin St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 29%
104 E School St
Sharon, WI 53585
(262) 736-4477
Sharon, WI 53585
(262) 736-4477
Gr: 3-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1001 E Geneva St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Gr: PK-K | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walworth County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Walworth County, WI include Reek Elementary School, Tibbets Elementary School and Woods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walworth County?
24 public preschools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Walworth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Walworth County include: Woods Elementary School vs. Central - Denison Elementary School, Sharon Community vs. Fontana Elementary School, West Side Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
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