For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,763 students in 53597, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53597, WI are Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School and Waunakee Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53597 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53597, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53597, WI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Gr: PK-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Gr: PK | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 53597, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53597, WI include Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School and Waunakee Heritage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53597?
4 public preschools are located in 53597.
What is the racial composition of students in 53597?
53597 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% 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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