For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,438 students in Lafayette County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, WI are Black Hawk Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and Darlington Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lafayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 732-5581
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 732-5581
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Shullsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, WI include Black Hawk Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and Darlington Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Lafayette County?
6 public preschools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).