Best 53081 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,937 students in 53081, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 53081, WI are Wilson Elementary School, Sheboygan Leadership Academy and Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53081 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 53081, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53081, WI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1625 Wilson Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3688
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Sheboygan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 St Clair Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 208-5930
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 Weeden Creek Rd
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3573
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
James Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 David Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3585
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 N 5th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3626
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Heller Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 Maryland Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Kentucky Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1227 Wilson Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-4330
Gr: PK | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 53081, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 53081, WI include Wilson Elementary School, Sheboygan Leadership Academy and Jackson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53081?
9 public preschools are located in 53081.
What is the racial composition of students in 53081?
53081 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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