For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 416 students in Big Stone County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Big Stone County, MN are Knoll Elementary School and Pre-k - 5th Grade Building. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Big Stone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Big Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6181
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6181
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Big Stone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Big Stone County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Big Stone County, MN include Knoll Elementary School and Pre-k - 5th Grade Building.
How many public preschools are located in Big Stone County?
2 public preschools are located in Big Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone County?
Big Stone County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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