For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,809 students in Monroe County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WI are Tomah Area Montessori School, Robert Kupper Learning Center and Warrens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe 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 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Warrens Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Cashton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Front St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lemonweir Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Glendale Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Gr: PK-K | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
129 W Clifton
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WI include Tomah Area Montessori School, Robert Kupper Learning Center and Warrens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
10 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Monroe County include: La Grange Elementary School vs. Tomah Area Montessori School, La Grange Elementary School vs. Robert Kupper Learning Center
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