Best Fond Du Lac Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,173 students in Fond Du Lac, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fond Du Lac, WI are Lakeshore Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Waters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fond Du Lac, 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 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Fond Du Lac have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Fond Du Lac, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
706 Prairie Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2901
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 S Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Rosenow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
290 Weis Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2996
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
396 Linden St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Candy Ln
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2835
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Pier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Old Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Chegwin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
475 W Arndt St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
923 Minnesota Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3762
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6500
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fond Du Lac, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fond Du Lac, WI include Lakeshore Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Waters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fond Du Lac?
11 public preschools are located in Fond Du Lac.
What is the racial composition of students in Fond Du Lac?
Fond Du Lac public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Fond Du Lac are often viewed compared to one another?

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