For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 383 students in Benson, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Benson, MN is Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Benson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Benson, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Benson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benson, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Benson, MN include Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benson?
1 public preschools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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