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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Wisconsin

16 Colleges in the United States
995 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$45,727 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for elementary education students.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Wisconsin

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 112 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $45,906 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #2. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 129 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn around $51,489 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,785 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Marquette University, which ranked #3. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Marquette University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Marquette University earn around $45,806 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the elementary education program at Marquette University

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Viterbo University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 37 elementary education degrees were awarded at Viterbo University in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $49,498 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,107. Read more about the elementary education program at Viterbo University

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #5. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Stevens Point. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 74 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point generally make around $43,087. Typical student debt for the program is $25,240. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earned the #6 position for elementary education this year. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 82 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $44,453 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #7 among the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 88 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $44,178 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Saint Norbert College came in at #8 for elementary education this year. Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of De Pere. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 20 elementary education degrees were awarded at Saint Norbert College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Saint Norbert College generally make around $44,823. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full elementary education details for Saint Norbert College

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Concordia University Wisconsin placed #9 among the best elementary education schools. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates 69% of students within six years. About 23 elementary education degrees were awarded at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin generally make around $49,291. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Concordia University Wisconsin

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Parkside in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Parkside generally make around $40,365. University Of Wisconsin Parkside graduates carry a median of $24,485 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Wisconsin Parkside

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Edgewood College
Madison, WI

Edgewood College landed the #11 spot for elementary education this year. Edgewood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison. About 60% of students finish within six years. Edgewood College awarded about 18 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $46,458 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Edgewood College

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College came in at #12 for elementary education this year. Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenosha. About 64% of students finish within six years. Carthage College awarded about 22 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Carthage College earn a median of $47,185 early in their careers. Carthage College graduates carry a median of $25,954 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Carthage College

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waukesha. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Carroll University in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Carroll University earn a median of $45,253 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Carroll University

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #14 for elementary education this year. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 104 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $48,843 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,687 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 70 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn around $43,258 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Platteville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn around $39,290 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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University Of Wisconsin Superior placed #17 among the best elementary education schools. Located in the suburb of Superior, University Of Wisconsin Superior is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. University Of Wisconsin Superior awarded about 79 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $45,982 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,774. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Wisconsin Superior

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Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College landed the #18 spot for elementary education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Alverno College awarded about 15 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Alverno College generally make around $47,918. Alverno College graduates carry a median of $30,584 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Alverno College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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