Best Clark County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,966 students in Clark County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI are Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 E Division St
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Granton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7292
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Loyal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
514 W Central, P.o. Box 250
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Owen-withee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Abbotsford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 W Hemlock St
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WI include Greenwood Elementary School, Thorp Elementary School and Granton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
8 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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